Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-15716
Potential exploit
WTF before 0.19.0 does not set the permissions of config.yml, which might make it easier for local attackers to read passwords or API keys if the permissions were misconfigured or were based on unsafe OS defaults.
Products affected by CVE-2019-15716
- cpe:2.3:a:wtfutil:wtf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-15716
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 11 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-15716
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-15716
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During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-15716
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https://github.com/wtfutil/wtf/blob/67658e172c9470e93e4122d6e2c90d01db12b0ac/cfg/config_files.go#L71-L72
wtf/config_files.go at 67658e172c9470e93e4122d6e2c90d01db12b0ac · wtfutil/wtf · GitHubExploit;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/wtfutil/wtf/compare/v0.18.0...v0.19.0
Comparing v0.18.0...v0.19.0 · wtfutil/wtf · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/wtfutil/wtf/issues/517
Security: open call for thoughts on securing WTF's config file · Issue #517 · wtfutil/wtf · GitHubThird Party Advisory
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