CVE-2019-11404: Arrow ank gradle Missing Encryption Of Sensitive Data Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rcj2-vvjx-87pm
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-311
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-11404 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) missing encryption of sensitive data vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Arrow ank gradle libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing encryption of sensitive data in arrow-kt arrow. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.9.0.

CVE-2019-11404 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-11404
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rcj2-vvjx-87pm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Arrow ank gradle
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-11404

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Arrow ank gradle dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

io.arrow-kt:arrow-ank-gradle fixed: 0.9.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>io.arrow-kt</groupId>
    <artifactId>arrow-ank-gradle</artifactId>
    <version>0.9.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.arrow-kt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-11404, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.arrow-kt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Arrow ank gradle in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.9.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.arrow-kt command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, where the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. In Arrow ank gradle, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

arrow-kt Arrow before 0.9.0 resolved Gradle build artifacts (for compiling and building the published JARs) over HTTP instead of HTTPS. Any of these dependent artifacts could have been maliciously compromised by an MITM attack.

CVE-2019-11404 Affected Arrow ank gradle Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.9.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
io.arrow-kt:arrow-ank-gradle
maven/io.arrow-kt/arrow-ank-gradle
Maven
< 0.9.0
0.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2019-11404 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11404
Arrow ank gradle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/arrow-kt/ank/issues/35
Arrow ank gradle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/arrow-kt/arrow/issues/1310
Arrow ank gradle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/arrow-kt/ank/pull/36
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/arrow-kt/arrow/commit/74198dab522393487d5344f194dc21208ab71ae8
Arrow ank gradle Release RELEASE
https://github.com/arrow-kt/arrow/releases/tag/0.9.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11404?
CVE-2019-11404 is a security vulnerability in Arrow ank gradle involving Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in arrow-kt Arrow under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Arrow ank gradle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.9.0 across affected packages: io.arrow-kt:arrow-ank-gradle.
What version fixes CVE-2019-11404?
Upgrading to 0.9.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is arrow-ank-gradle affected?
Yes, io.arrow-kt:arrow-ank-gradle is affected in releases prior to 0.9.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.9.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-11404?
CVE-2019-11404 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-11404?
CVE-2019-11404 is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-11404?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.arrow-kt'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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