CVE-2018-21246
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.72%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21246 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Caddy before 0.10.13 mishandles TLS client authentication, as demonstrated by an authentication bypass caused by the lack of the StrictHostMatching mode.. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Caddy before 0.10.13 mishandles TLS client authentication, as demonstrated by an authentication bypass caused by the lack of the StrictHostMatching mode.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caddyserver | Caddy | < 0.10.3 |
References
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/715214Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/caddyserver/caddy/releases/tag/v0.10.13Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/715214Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/caddyserver/caddy/releases/tag/v0.10.13Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21246?
Caddy before 0.10.13 mishandles TLS client authentication, as demonstrated by an authentication bypass caused by the lack of the StrictHostMatching mode.
How severe is CVE-2018-21246?
CVE-2018-21246 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21246?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-21246?
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