Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Play Framework 2.8.0 through 2.8.4. Carefully crafted JSON payloads sent as a form field lead to Data Amplification. This affects users migrating from a Play version prior to 2.8.0 that used the Play Java API to serialize classes with protected or private fields to JSON.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lightbend | Play Framework | >= 2.8.0, <= 2.8.4 |
References
- https://www.playframework.com/security/vulnerabilityVendor Advisory
- https://www.playframework.com/security/vulnerability/CVE-2020-28923-ImproperRemoVendor Advisory
- https://www.playframework.com/security/vulnerabilityVendor Advisory
- https://www.playframework.com/security/vulnerability/CVE-2020-28923-ImproperRemoVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-28923?
CVE-2020-28923 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW). An issue was discovered in Play Framework 2.8.0 through 2.8.4. Carefully crafted JSON payloads sent as a form field lead to Data Amplification. This affects users migrating from a Play version prior t...
How severe is CVE-2020-28923?
CVE-2020-28923 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-28923?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lightbend Play Framework.