Vulnerability identifier: #VU16937
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-352
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GnuPG
Client/Desktop applications /
Encryption software
Vendor: GNU
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin within dirmngr. A remote attacker can trick the victim to perform a WKD request (enter an email address in the composer window of Thunderbird/Enigmail) and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
GnuPG: 2.1.12 - 2.2.11
External links
http://sektioneins.de/en/advisories/advisory-012018-gnupg-wkd.html
http://sektioneins.de/en/blog/18-11-23-gnupg-wkd.html
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.