CVE-2019-4687 Information disclosure in Security Guardium Data Encryption

Low 3.7 Published Updated

Attackers can access sensitive data stored in URL parameters via logs or browser history, exposing confidential information in IBM Guardium Data Encryption.

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-2019-4687?

CVE-2019-4687 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption, published on 13 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 171823.

Weakness: CWE-312

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4687?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Guardium Data Encryption.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4687?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4687 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4687 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4687 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r6rm-754v-479j.

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