Converse.js up to 1.0.6/2.0.4 Message Carbon origin validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Converse.js up to 1.0.6/2.0.4. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Message Carbon Handler. This manipulation causes origin validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-5858. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Converse.js up to 1.0.6/2.0.4 (JavaScript Library). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Message Carbon Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a origin validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-346. The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. This CVE is for Converse.js (0.8.0 - 1.0.6, 2.0.0 - 2.0.4).

The bug was discovered 02/09/2017. The weakness was presented 02/09/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-5858 since 02/02/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96183†). See VDB-96783, VDB-96784, VDB-96785 and VDB-96786 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• JavaScript Library

Name

• Converse.js

Version

• 1.0.0
• 1.0.1
• 1.0.2
• 1.0.3
• 1.0.4
• 1.0.5
• 1.0.6
• 2.0.0
• 2.0.1
• 2.0.2
• 2.0.3
• 2.0.4

License

• open-source

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
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NVD Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Origin validation
CWE: CWE-346 / CWE-345
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

02/02/2017 🔍
02/09/2017 +7 days 🔍
02/09/2017 +0 days 🔍
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02/09/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/10/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/12/2022 +2101 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 42f249cabbbf5c026398e6d3b350f6f9536ea572
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-5858 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5858
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96793
SecurityFocus: 96183 - Converse.js CVE-2017-5858 User Impersonation Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5858 - Converse.js - Impersonation Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2017 11:22
Updated: 11/12/2022 16:08
Changes: 02/10/2017 11:22 (63), 11/12/2022 16:08 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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