CVE-2019-5627
Last modified
CVE-2019-5627 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The iOS mobile application BlueCats Reveal before 5.14 stores the username and password in the app cache as base64 encoded strings, i.e. clear text. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The iOS mobile application BlueCats Reveal before 5.14 stores the username and password in the app cache as base64 encoded strings, i.e. clear text. These persist in the cache even if the user logs out. This can allow an attacker to compromise the affected BlueCats network implementation. The attacker would first need to gain physical control of the iOS device or compromise it with a malicious app.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecats | Bc Reveal | < 5.14 |
References
- https://blog.rapid7.com/2019/05/21/investigating-the-plumbing-of-the-iot-ecosystem-r7-2018-65-r7-2019-07-fixed/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bc-reveal/id852676494Product, Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.rapid7.com/2019/05/21/investigating-the-plumbing-of-the-iot-ecosystem-r7-2018-65-r7-2019-07-fixed/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bc-reveal/id852676494Product, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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