CVE-2020-12480

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified

CVE-2020-12480 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Play Framework 2.6.0 through 2.8.1, the CSRF filter can be bypassed by making CORS simple requests with content types that contain parameters that can't be parsed.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Play Framework 2.6.0 through 2.8.1, the CSRF filter can be bypassed by making CORS simple requests with content types that contain parameters that can't be parsed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.53%

40.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LightbendPlay Framework>= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.25
LightbendPlay Framework>= 2.7.0, <= 2.7.4
LightbendPlay Framework>= 2.8.0, <= 2.8.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12480?
In Play Framework 2.6.0 through 2.8.1, the CSRF filter can be bypassed by making CORS simple requests with content types that contain parameters that can't be parsed.
How severe is CVE-2020-12480?
CVE-2020-12480 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12480?
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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Source: NVD / NIST