Vulnerability Description
Mailvelope prior to 3.3.0 accepts or operates with invalid PGP public keys: Mailvelope allows importing keys that contain users without a valid self-certification. Keys that are obviously invalid are not rejected during import. An attacker that is able to get a victim to import a manipulated key could claim to have signed a message that originates from another person.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mailvelope | Mailvelope | < 3.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mailvelope/mailvelope/blob/master/Changelog.md#v330Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/BSI/Publications/Studies/MailvelThird Party Advisory
- https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/BSI/Publications/Studies/MailvelExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mailvelope/mailvelope/blob/master/Changelog.md#v330Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/BSI/Publications/Studies/MailvelThird Party Advisory
- https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/BSI/Publications/Studies/MailvelExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-9148?
CVE-2019-9148 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mailvelope prior to 3.3.0 accepts or operates with invalid PGP public keys: Mailvelope allows importing keys that contain users without a valid self-certification. Keys that are obviously invalid are ...
How severe is CVE-2019-9148?
CVE-2019-9148 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-9148?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mailvelope Mailvelope.