Vulnerability Description
In Apache Brooklyn before 0.10.0, the REST server is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF), which could permit a malicious web site to produce a link which, if clicked whilst a user is logged in to Brooklyn, would cause the server to execute the attacker's commands as the user. There is known to be a proof-of-concept exploit using this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Brooklyn | <= 0.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96228Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://brooklyn.apache.org/community/security/CVE-2016-8737.htmlMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/877813aaaa0e636adbc36106b89a54e0e6918f0884e
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96228Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://brooklyn.apache.org/community/security/CVE-2016-8737.htmlMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/877813aaaa0e636adbc36106b89a54e0e6918f0884e
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8737?
CVE-2016-8737 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In Apache Brooklyn before 0.10.0, the REST server is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF), which could permit a malicious web site to produce a link which, if clicked whilst a user is logge...
How severe is CVE-2016-8737?
CVE-2016-8737 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8737?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Brooklyn.