CVE-2021-28490: Cross-Site Request Forgery in OWASP CSRFGuard
Summary
CVE-2021-28490: Cross-Site Request Forgery in OWASP CSRFGuard. Affects org.owasp:csrfguard versions < 4.0.0. Fixed in 4.0.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
OWASP CSRFGuard is a security library that helps protect web applications against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. It provides a set of Java filters that validate and enforce the presence of CSRF tokens in HTTP requests. By ensuring that requests contain the correct CSRF token, CSRFGuard prevents attackers from executing unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-28490 in OWASP CSRFGuard versions up to 3.1.0 allows for CSRF attacks due to the retrieval of the CSRF cookie using only a session token. This means that an attacker can forge requests that include the session token and bypass CSRF protection. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to data breaches, account hijacking, or other malicious activities.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.0.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, developers can manually implement additional CSRF protection measures in their applications. This can include implementing double-submit cookies, synchronizer tokens, or other CSRF prevention techniques. However, it is strongly advised to upgrade to the latest version of OWASP CSRFGuard as soon as possible to ensure comprehensive protection against CSRF attacks.
Conclusion
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-28490 in OWASP CSRFGuard versions up to 3.1.0 allows for CSRF attacks by retrieving the CSRF cookie using only a session token. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to OWASP CSRFGuard version 4.0.0 or later. This upgrade will provide enhanced security against CSRF attacks and protect web applications from unauthorized actions. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
OWASP CSRFGuard is a security library that helps protect web applications against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. It provides a set of Java filters that validate and enforce the presence of CSRF tokens in HTTP requests.
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a type of attack where an attacker tricks a victim into performing unwanted actions on a web application in which the victim is authenticated. By exploiting CSRF vulnerabilities, attackers can perform actions on behalf of the victim without their consent.
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass CSRF protection and perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. The impact can range from data breaches to account hijacking and other malicious activities.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to OWASP CSRFGuard version 4.0.0 or later. This version includes a fix for the CSRF issue and ensures that the CSRF cookie cannot be retrieved using only a session token.
As a temporary workaround, developers can manually implement additional CSRF protection measures in their applications. However, it is strongly advised to upgrade to the latest version of OWASP CSRFGuard for comprehensive protection.
