CVE-2019-3782
CVE-2019-3782 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cloudfoundry Credhub Cli with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Cloudfoundry Credhub Cli
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cloud Foundry CredHub CLI, versions prior to 2.2.1, inadvertently writes authentication credentials provided via environment variables to its persistent config file. A local authenticated malicious user with access to the CredHub CLI config file can use these credentials to retrieve and modify credentials stored in CredHub that are authorized to the targeted user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-3782?
- Cloud Foundry CredHub CLI, versions prior to 2.2.1, inadvertently writes authentication credentials provided via environment variables to its persistent config file. A local authenticated malicious user with access to the CredHub CLI config file can use these credentials to retrieve and modify credentials stored in CredHub that are authorized to the targeted user.
- How severe is CVE-2019-3782?
- CVE-2019-3782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-3782 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-3782?
- CVE-2019-3782 affects Cloudfoundry Credhub Cli. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-3782?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-3782 published?
- CVE-2019-3782 was published on 2019-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cloudfoundry:credhub_cli:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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