Vulnerability identifier: #VU21739

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-6973

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Openfire
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Ignite Realtime

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. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform various actions on behalf of the victim, such as change victim's password, create new users, edit server settings, etc.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Openfire: 3.10.0 - 3.10.2

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External links
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/AS-OPENFIRE-CSRF.txt
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133554/Openfire-3.10.2-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536470/100/0/threaded
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-50
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38192/

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.