SB2022081067 - Improper authorization in NextAuth.js
Published: August 10, 2022 Updated: November 21, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022081067
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35924)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization process.
The vulnerability exists due to the way NextAuth.js send verification requests using the EmailProvider. If an attacker can forge a request that sends a comma-separated list of emails, the verification token is sent to both email addresses (e.g. attacker@attacker.com,victim@victim.com). In such case the login name will consist of both email addresses. however the email notification will be sent to both emails.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.