Authentication bypass in Apache Tapestry
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-10071 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Apache Tapestry Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Apache Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerabilities.
Updated: 01.06.2020
Updated list of affected versions and link to original advisory.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU20404
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10071
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to the usage of HMACs to verify the integrity of objects stored on the client side. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process, gain unauthorized access to the application and conduct a timing attack in HMAC verification.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApache Tapestry: 5.3.6 - 5.4.4
External linkshttp://lists.apache.org/thread.html/6e8f42c88da7be3c60aafe3f6a85eb00b4f8b444de26b38d36233a43@%3Cusers.tapestry.apache.org%3E
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2019/q3/169
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
