CVE-2023-32081

Vert.x STOMP server process client frames that would not send initially a connect frame

Description

Vert.x STOMP is a vert.x implementation of the STOMP specification that provides a STOMP server and client. From versions 3.1.0 until 3.9.16 and 4.0.0 until 4.4.2, a Vert.x STOMP server processes client STOMP frames without checking that the client send an initial CONNECT frame replied with a successful CONNECTED frame. The client can subscribe to a destination or publish message without prior authentication. Any Vert.x STOMP server configured with an authentication handler is impacted. The issue is patched in Vert.x 3.9.16 and 4.4.2. There are no trivial workarounds.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: vert-x3 vertx-stomp
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/vert-x3/vertx-stomp/security/advisories/GHSA-gvrq-cg5r-7chp vendor advisory
https://github.com/vert-x3/vertx-stomp/commit/0de4bc5a44ddb57e74d92c445f16456fa03f265b patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32081?
CVE-2023-32081 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-32081?
To fix CVE-2023-32081, 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-2023-32081 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-32081 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-2023-32081?
CVE-2023-32081 affects vert-x3 vertx-stomp.
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