CVE-2017-14460 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable overly permissive cross-domain (CORS) whitelist vulnerability exists in JSON-RPC of Parity Ethereum client version 1.7.8. An automatically sent JSON object to JSON-RPC endpoint can trigger this vulnerability. A victim needs to visit a malicious website to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Parity	Ethereum Client	1.7.8

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0508ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0508ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14460?

CVE-2017-14460 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An exploitable overly permissive cross-domain (CORS) whitelist vulnerability exists in JSON-RPC of Parity Ethereum client version 1.7.8. An automatically sent JSON object to JSON-RPC endpoint can trig...

How severe is CVE-2017-14460?

CVE-2017-14460 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-2017-14460?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Parity Ethereum Client.