CVE-2020-26163
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.53%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26163 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. BigBlueButton Greenlight before 2.5.6 allows HTTP header (Host and Origin) attacks, which can result in Account Takeover if a victim follows a spoofed password-reset link.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
BigBlueButton Greenlight before 2.5.6 allows HTTP header (Host and Origin) attacks, which can result in Account Takeover if a victim follows a spoofed password-reset link.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bigbluebutton | Greenlight | < 2.5.6 |
References
- https://github.com/bigbluebutton/greenlight/pull/1543Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bigbluebutton/greenlight/releases/tag/release-2.5.6Third Party Advisory
- https://www.sakshamanand.com/host-header-injection-bigbluebutton/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bigbluebutton/greenlight/pull/1543Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bigbluebutton/greenlight/releases/tag/release-2.5.6Third Party Advisory
- https://www.sakshamanand.com/host-header-injection-bigbluebutton/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26163?
BigBlueButton Greenlight before 2.5.6 allows HTTP header (Host and Origin) attacks, which can result in Account Takeover if a victim follows a spoofed password-reset link.
How severe is CVE-2020-26163?
CVE-2020-26163 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26163?
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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