CVE-2018-12540: CSRF vulnerability in io.vertx:vertx-web
Summary
CVE-2018-12540: High severity vulnerability that affects io.vertx:vertx-web. Affects io.vertx:vertx-web versions >= 3.0.0, < 3.5.3. Fixed in 3.5.3. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
io.vertx:vertx-web is a package in the Maven ecosystem that provides a toolkit for building web applications and APIs using the Vert.x framework. It offers various features such as routing, request handling, and session management. However, versions 3.0.0 to 3.5.2 of this package are vulnerable to a CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The CSRFHandler in io.vertx:vertx-web fails to validate whether the XSRF Cookie matches the returned XSRF header/form parameter. This oversight allows for replay attacks using previously issued tokens that have not yet expired. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to data breaches, privilege escalation, or other malicious activities.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.5.3
This is the first release that contains the fix.
Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the fixed version as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The CSRF vulnerability in io.vertx:vertx-web exposes applications to potential unauthorized actions and data breaches. It is crucial to upgrade to version 3.5.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
See every vulnerability recorded for io.vertx:vertx-web →
FAQ
A CSRF attack, or Cross-Site Request Forgery, is an attack that tricks a victim into performing unwanted actions on a web application in which they are authenticated. The attacker crafts a malicious request and tricks the victim into unknowingly executing it.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or privilege escalation.
While there may not be a specific known exploit for this vulnerability, CSRF attacks are a well-known and documented type of attack. It is important to address this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation.
No, only versions 3.0.0 to 3.5.2 of io.vertx:vertx-web are affected. Versions 3.5.3 and later include the necessary fix to mitigate this vulnerability.
You can use Vulert's playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. Vulert monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities, using just the pom.xml file.
References
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for io.vertx:vertx-web.
