Vulnerability Description
In version from 3.0.0 to 3.5.2 of Eclipse Vert.x, the CSRFHandler do not assert that the XSRF Cookie matches the returned XSRF header/form parameter. This allows replay attacks with previously issued tokens which are not expired yet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Vert.X | >= 3.0.0, <= 3.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2371ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=536948ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r10aef585c521f8ef603f5831f9d97a27d920624025
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r3fffda8e947edaa359152c8dc4c4ea9c96fd8ced19
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r59482ebed302aa49ac7e0c51737499746b0d086fcd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc5b4ae8a7caae6d3d5b3266cb050823b96dd62b307
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2371ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=536948ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r10aef585c521f8ef603f5831f9d97a27d920624025
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r3fffda8e947edaa359152c8dc4c4ea9c96fd8ced19
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r59482ebed302aa49ac7e0c51737499746b0d086fcd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc5b4ae8a7caae6d3d5b3266cb050823b96dd62b307
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12540?
CVE-2018-12540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In version from 3.0.0 to 3.5.2 of Eclipse Vert.x, the CSRFHandler do not assert that the XSRF Cookie matches the returned XSRF header/form parameter. This allows replay attacks with previously issued ...
How severe is CVE-2018-12540?
CVE-2018-12540 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-2018-12540?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eclipse Vert.X.