Vulnerability identifier: #VU66447
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-942
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
go-restful
Web applications /
JS libraries
Vendor: Ernest Micklei
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass the CORS protection mechanism.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of the "Origin" HTTP header that is supplied within HTTP request. A remote attacker can supply arbitrary value via the "Origin" HTTP header, bypass implemented CORS protection mechanism and perform cross-site scripting attacks against the vulnerable application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
go-restful: 1.0.0 - 3.7.4
External links
http://huntr.dev/bounties/be837427-415c-4d8c-808b-62ce20aa84f1
http://github.com/emicklei/go-restful/commit/fd3c327a379ce08c68ef18765bdc925f5d9bad10
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OBDD3Q23RCGAGHIXUCWBU6N3S4RNAKXB/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/575BLJ3Y2EQBRNTFR2OSQQ6L2W6UCST3/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZY2SLWOQR4ZURQ7UBRZ7JIX6H6F5JHJR/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z55VUVGO7E5PJFXIOVAY373NZRHBNCI5/
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.