Vulnerability Description
Hotspot Shield runs a webserver with a static IP address 127.0.0.1 and port 895. The web server uses JSONP and hosts sensitive information including configuration. User controlled input is not sufficiently filtered: an unauthenticated attacker can send a POST request to /status.js with the parameter func=$_APPLOG.Rfunc and extract sensitive information about the machine, including whether the user is connected to a VPN, to which VPN he/she is connected, and what is their real IP address.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorfree | Hotspot Shield | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3604ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44042/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3604ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44042/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6460?
CVE-2018-6460 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Hotspot Shield runs a webserver with a static IP address 127.0.0.1 and port 895. The web server uses JSONP and hosts sensitive information including configuration. User controlled input is not suffici...
How severe is CVE-2018-6460?
CVE-2018-6460 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-2018-6460?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Anchorfree Hotspot Shield.