CVE-2019-5627
CVE-2019-5627 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bluecats Bc Reveal 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% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Bluecats Bc Reveal
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5627?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5627?
- CVE-2019-5627 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-2019-5627 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5627?
- CVE-2019-5627 affects Bluecats Bc Reveal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5627?
- 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-2019-5627 published?
- CVE-2019-5627 was published on 2019-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.rapid7.com/2019/05/21/investigating-the-plumbing-of-the-iot-ecosystem-r7-2018-65-r7-2019-07-fixed/
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bc-reveal/id852676494
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bluecats:bc_reveal:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
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