Vulnerability Description
Zulip Server 1.5.1 and below suffer from an error in the implementation of the invite_by_admins_only setting in the Zulip group chat application server that allowed an authenticated user to invite other users to join a Zulip organization even if the organization was configured to prevent this.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zulip | Zulip Server | 1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/zulip/zulip/commit/1f48fa27672170bba3b9a97384905bb04c18761bIssue TrackingPatch
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/zulip-announce/sUYeJv-fFmg/2TU2TLmNAwAJ
- https://hackerone.com/reports/224210Permissions Required
- https://github.com/zulip/zulip/commit/1f48fa27672170bba3b9a97384905bb04c18761bIssue TrackingPatch
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/zulip-announce/sUYeJv-fFmg/2TU2TLmNAwAJ
- https://hackerone.com/reports/224210Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0896?
CVE-2017-0896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Zulip Server 1.5.1 and below suffer from an error in the implementation of the invite_by_admins_only setting in the Zulip group chat application server that allowed an authenticated user to invite oth...
How severe is CVE-2017-0896?
CVE-2017-0896 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0896?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zulip Zulip Server.