CVE-2019-17598
Last modified
CVE-2019-17598 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Lightbend Play Framework 2.5.x through 2.6.23. When configured to make requests using an authenticated HTTP proxy, play-ws may sometimes, typically under high load, when connecting to a target host using https, expose the proxy credentials to the target host.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Lightbend Play Framework 2.5.x through 2.6.23. When configured to make requests using an authenticated HTTP proxy, play-ws may sometimes, typically under high load, when connecting to a target host using https, expose the proxy credentials to the target host.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lightbend | Play Framework | >= 2.5.0, <= 2.5.19 |
| Lightbend | Play Framework | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.23 |
References
- https://www.playframework.com/security/vulnerabilityRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.playframework.com/security/vulnerabilityRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17598?
How severe is CVE-2019-17598?
How do I fix CVE-2019-17598?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2019
- CVE-2019-17590The csrf_callback function in the CSRF Magic library through…8.8
- CVE-2019-17592The csv-parse module before 4.4.6 for Node.js is vulnerable …7.5
- CVE-2019-17593JIZHICMS 1.5.1 allows admin.php/Admin/adminadd.html CSRF to …8.8
- CVE-2019-17594There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the _nc_find_entry…5.3
- CVE-2019-17595There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the fmt_entry func…5.4
- CVE-2019-17596Go before 1.12.11 and 1.3.x before 1.13.2 can panic upon an …7.5
- CVE-2019-17599The quiz-master-next (aka Quiz And Survey Master) plugin bef…6.1
- CVE-2019-1760A vulnerability in Performance Routing Version 3 (PfRv3) of …6.8
- CVE-2019-17600Intelbras IWR 1000N 1.6.4 devices allow disclosure of the ad…9.8
- CVE-2019-17601In MiniShare 1.4.1, there is a stack-based buffer overflow v…9.8
- CVE-2019-17602An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager befor…9.8
- CVE-2019-17603Ene.sys in Asus Aura Sync through 1.07.71 does not properly …7.8
Are you affected by CVE-2019-17598?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST