CVE-2020-8184
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.94%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8184 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A reliance on cookies without validation/integrity check security vulnerability exists in rack < 2.2.3, rack < 2.1.4 that makes it is possible for an attacker to forge a secure or host-only cookie prefix.. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A reliance on cookies without validation/integrity check security vulnerability exists in rack < 2.2.3, rack < 2.1.4 that makes it is possible for an attacker to forge a secure or host-only cookie prefix.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack Project | Rack | < 2.1.4 |
| Rack Project | Rack | >= 2.2.0, < 2.2.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
References
- https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/OWtmozPH9AkMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/895727Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4561-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/OWtmozPH9AkMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/895727Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4561-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8184?
A reliance on cookies without validation/integrity check security vulnerability exists in rack < 2.2.3, rack < 2.1.4 that makes it is possible for an attacker to forge a secure or host-only cookie prefix.
How severe is CVE-2020-8184?
CVE-2020-8184 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8184?
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.
How Strix Helps
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