CVE-2016-10529

Description

Droppy versions <3.5.0 does not perform any verification for cross-domain websocket requests. An attacker is able to make a specially crafted page that can send requests as the context of the currently logged in user. For example this means the malicious user could add a new admin account under his control and delete others.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne droppy node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/91 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10529?
CVE-2016-10529 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10529?
To fix CVE-2016-10529, 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-2016-10529 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10529 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-10529?
CVE-2016-10529 affects HackerOne droppy node module.
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