CVE-2020-5263

Information disclosure through error object

Description

auth0.js (NPM package auth0-js) greater than version 8.0.0 and before version 9.12.3 has a vulnerability. In the case of an (authentication) error, the error object returned by the library contains the original request of the user, which may include the plaintext password the user entered. If the error object is exposed or logged without modification, the application risks password exposure. This is fixed in version 9.12.3

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: auth0 auth0.js
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/auth0/auth0.js/security/advisories/GHSA-prfq-f66g-43mp third party advisory
https://github.com/auth0/auth0.js/commit/355ca749b229fb93142f0b3978399b248d710828 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5263?
CVE-2020-5263 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5263?
To fix CVE-2020-5263, 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-2020-5263 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5263 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-2020-5263?
CVE-2020-5263 affects auth0 auth0.js.
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