CVE-2015-2298

Description

node/utils/ExportEtherpad.js in Etherpad 1.5.x before 1.5.2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging an improper substring check when exporting a padID.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/commit/a0fb65205c7d7ff95f00eb9fd88e93b300f30c3d patch
https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/releases/tag/1.5.2 patch release notes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/15/3 issue tracking mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2298?
CVE-2015-2298 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-2298?
To fix CVE-2015-2298, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-2298 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-2298 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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