Authentication Bypass Affecting org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.auth.core package, versions [1.4.0,1.4.2)


0.0
high

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required
    Confidentiality High
    Integrity High
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.07% (28th percentile)
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NVD
8.8 high

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-JAVA-ORGAPACHESLING-32028
  • published 25 Dec 2017
  • disclosed 18 Dec 2017
  • credit François Lajeunesse-Robert

Overview

org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.auth.core is a framework for RESTful web-applications based on an extensible content tree.

A flaw in the org.apache.sling.auth.core.AuthUtil#isRedirectValid method in Apache Sling Authentication Service 1.4.0 allows an attacker, through the Sling login form, to trick a victim to send over their credentials.