CVE-2020-4072

Log Forging in generator-jhipster-kotlin

Description

In generator-jhipster-kotlin version 1.6.0 log entries are created for invalid password reset attempts. As the email is provided by a user and the api is public this can be used by an attacker to forge log entries. This is vulnerable to https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/117.html This problem affects only application generated with jwt or session authentication. Applications using oauth are not vulnerable. This issue has been fixed in version 1.7.0.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: jhipster jhipster-kotlin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/jhipster/jhipster-kotlin/security/advisories/GHSA-pfxf-wh96-fvjc third party advisory
https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Log_Injection technical description
https://www.baeldung.com/jvm-log-forging technical description
https://github.com/jhipster/jhipster-kotlin/commit/426ccab85e7e0da562643200637b99b6a2a99449 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4072?
CVE-2020-4072 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4072?
To fix CVE-2020-4072, 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-2020-4072 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4072 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-2020-4072?
CVE-2020-4072 affects jhipster jhipster-kotlin.
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