Vulnerability Description
node/utils/ExportEtherpad.js in Etherpad 1.5.x before 1.5.2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging an improper substring check when exporting a padID.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Etherpad | Etherpad | 1.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/15/3Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/commit/a0fb65205c7d7ff95f00eb9fd88e93b300Patch
- https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/releases/tag/1.5.2PatchRelease Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/15/3Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/commit/a0fb65205c7d7ff95f00eb9fd88e93b300Patch
- https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/releases/tag/1.5.2PatchRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2298?
CVE-2015-2298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). node/utils/ExportEtherpad.js in Etherpad 1.5.x before 1.5.2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging an improper substring check when exporting a padID.
How severe is CVE-2015-2298?
CVE-2015-2298 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Etherpad Etherpad.