CVE-2016-15005
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2016-15005 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CSRF tokens are generated using math/rand, which is not a cryptographically secure random number generator, allowing an attacker to predict values and bypass CSRF protections with relatively few requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CSRF tokens are generated using math/rand, which is not a cryptographically secure random number generator, allowing an attacker to predict values and bypass CSRF protections with relatively few requests.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Project | Golf | < 0.3.0 |
References
- https://github.com/dinever/golf/commit/3776f338be48b5bc5e8cf9faff7851fc52a3f1fePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dinever/golf/issues/20Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dinever/golf/pull/24Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0045Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dinever/golf/commit/3776f338be48b5bc5e8cf9faff7851fc52a3f1fePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dinever/golf/issues/20Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dinever/golf/pull/24Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0045Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-15005?
CSRF tokens are generated using math/rand, which is not a cryptographically secure random number generator, allowing an attacker to predict values and bypass CSRF protections with relatively few requests.
How severe is CVE-2016-15005?
CVE-2016-15005 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15005?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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