IPython 2/3/4 REST API cross-site request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IPython 2/3/4. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component REST API. The manipulation results in cross-site request forgery. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2015-5607. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IPython 2/3/4 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the component REST API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-352. The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site request forgery in the REST API in IPython 2 and 3.

The bug was discovered 07/12/2015. The weakness was disclosed 09/20/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-5607 since 07/20/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 85088 (Fedora 22 : ipython-2.4.1-7.fc22 (2015-11677)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 124043 (Fedora Security Update for ipython (FEDORA-2015-11767)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (85088). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Class: Cross-site request forgery
CWE: CWE-352 / CWE-862 / CWE-863
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 85088
Nessus Name: Fedora 22 : ipython-2.4.1-7.fc22 (2015-11677)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for ipython FEDORA-2015-11767
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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09/20/2017 +783 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 1415a9710407e7c14900531813c15ba6165f0816
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-5607 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5607
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106872

Entryinfo

Created: 09/20/2017 23:14
Updated: 11/22/2024 23:08
Changes: 09/20/2017 23:14 (53), 11/18/2019 06:49 (9), 01/13/2021 14:06 (12), 12/29/2022 14:27 (4), 11/22/2024 23:08 (18)
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