CVE-2019-5627

BlueCats Reveal iOS App Insecure Storage

Published May 22, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Users should update their BlueCats Reveal app to v5.14 or higher via the Apple App Store.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-15202 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.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
rapid7
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 8:01 PM
Reserved
Jan 7, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 22, 2019, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:37 AM