CVE-2019-4638 Information disclosure in Security Secret Server

Low 3.7 Published 28 Jan 2020 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can intercept sensitive session cookies via man-in-the-middle attacks due to missing secure attributes, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-4638?

CVE-2019-4638 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Secret Server, published on 28 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 170044.

Weakness: CWE-565

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4638?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Secret Server.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4638?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4638 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4638 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4638 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q2pp-q5j6-9xfm.