CVE-2020-11050

Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch in Java-WebSocket

Description

In Java-WebSocket less than or equal to 1.4.1, there is an Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch where WebSocketClient does not perform SSL hostname validation. This has been patched in 1.5.0.

Categories

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: TooTallNate Java-WebSocket
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/TooTallNate/Java-WebSocket/security/advisories/GHSA-gw55-jm4h-x339 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11050?
CVE-2020-11050 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-11050?
To fix CVE-2020-11050, 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-2020-11050 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-11050 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-2020-11050?
CVE-2020-11050 affects TooTallNate Java-WebSocket.
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