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CVE-2020-15240

HIGH
7.4
CVSS v3
NVD

Description

omniauth-auth0 (rubygems) versions >= 2.3.0 and < 2.4.1 improperly validate the JWT token signature when using the `jwt_validator.verify` method. Improper validation of the JWT token signature can allow an attacker to bypass authentication and authorization. You are affected by this vulnerability if all of the following conditions apply: 1. You are using `omniauth-auth0`. 2. You are using `JWTValidator.verify` method directly OR you are not authenticating using the SDK’s default Authorization Code Flow. The issue is patched in version 2.4.1.

CWE-287Improper AuthenticationCWE-347

How to fix

Remediation Available
omniauth-auth0NVD
Affected:>= 2.3.0, < 2.4.1Fixed in:2.4.1CVE-2020-15240derived from NVD

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Exploit Intelligence

0.79%probability of exploitation in 30 days
52ndpercentile

Moderate risk: more likely to be exploited than 52% of all known CVEs.

References

Vendor Advisory1
Third-Party Advisory1

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