CVE-2020-36564
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36564 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Due to improper validation of caller input, validation is silently disabled if the provided expected token is malformed, causing any user supplied token to be considered valid.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Due to improper validation of caller input, validation is silently disabled if the provided expected token is malformed, causing any user supplied token to be considered valid.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nosurf Project | Nosurf | < 1.1.1 |
References
- https://github.com/justinas/nosurf/commit/4d86df7a4affa1fa50ab39fb09aac56c3ce9c314Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/justinas/nosurf/pull/60Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0049Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/justinas/nosurf/commit/4d86df7a4affa1fa50ab39fb09aac56c3ce9c314Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/justinas/nosurf/pull/60Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0049Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36564?
Due to improper validation of caller input, validation is silently disabled if the provided expected token is malformed, causing any user supplied token to be considered valid.
How severe is CVE-2020-36564?
CVE-2020-36564 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36564?
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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