#VU20404 Improper Authentication in Apache Tapestry - CVE-2019-10071

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#VU20404 Improper Authentication in Apache Tapestry - CVE-2019-10071

Published: August 27, 2019 / Updated: April 28, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20404
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10071
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Tapestry
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation

Description

The 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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