CVE-2017-5858

Name: CVE-2017-5858
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-09T20:59:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5858 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. This CVE is for Converse.js (0.8.0 - 1.0.6, 2.0.0 - 2.0.4).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.8.0
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.8.1
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.8.2
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.8.3
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.8.4
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.8.5
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.8.6
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.9.0
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.9.1
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.9.2
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.9.3
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.9.4
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.9.5
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.9.6
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.10.0
Conversejs	Converse.Js	0.10.1
Conversejs	Converse.Js	1.0.0
Conversejs	Converse.Js	1.0.1
Conversejs	Converse.Js	1.0.2
Conversejs	Converse.Js	1.0.3
Conversejs	Converse.Js	1.0.4
Conversejs	Converse.Js	1.0.5
Conversejs	Converse.Js	1.0.6
Conversejs	Converse.Js	2.0.0
Conversejs	Converse.Js	2.0.1
Conversejs	Converse.Js	2.0.2
Conversejs	Converse.Js	2.0.3
Conversejs	Converse.Js	2.0.4

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/29Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96183
https://github.com/jcbrand/converse.js/commit/42f249cabbbf5c026398e6d3b350f6f9536ea572Patch
https://rt-solutions.de/en/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/29Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96183
https://github.com/jcbrand/converse.js/commit/42f249cabbbf5c026398e6d3b350f6f9536ea572Patch
https://rt-solutions.de/en/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5858?

How severe is CVE-2017-5858?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5858 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5858?

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Source: NVD / NIST