CVE-2019-16281

Description

Ptarmigan before 0.2.3 lacks API token validation, e.g., an "if (token === apiToken) {return true;} return false;" code block.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nayutaco/ptarmigan/compare/v0.2.2...v0.2.3 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/nayutaco/ptarmigan/releases/tag/v0.2.3 third party advisory release notes
https://github.com/nayutaco/ptarmigan/commit/37fd8f9da3bab9d323ddd77f2fd20b6dde8bcf6c third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16281?
CVE-2019-16281 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-16281?
To fix CVE-2019-16281, 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-2019-16281 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-16281 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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