CVE-2016-3084: XSS
First published: Thu May 25 2017(Updated: )
The UAA reset password flow in Cloud Foundry release v236 and earlier versions, UAA release v3.3.0 and earlier versions, all versions of Login-server, UAA release v10 and earlier versions and Pivotal Elastic Runtime versions prior to 1.7.2 is vulnerable to a brute force attack due to multiple active codes at a given time. This vulnerability is applicable only when using the UAA internal user store for authentication. Deployments enabled for integration via SAML or LDAP are not affected.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.cloudfoundry.identity:cloudfoundry-identity-server | <3.3.0.1 | 3.3.0.1 |
| Cloud Foundry UAA | <=10 | |
| Cloud Foundry | <=236 | |
| Pivotal Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime | <=1.7.1 | |
| Cloud Foundry User Account and Authentication (UAA) | <=3.3.0 | |
| Pivotal Software Login Server |
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Reference Links
- https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-3084
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3084
- https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/14350228989e2aee900b8d48a848293bb5152b6f
- https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/1d3ad7399d010f6a29dc3bf8139d792121301ab8
- https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/460627ed419e4227b10ff121248b3ffc009011a9
- https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/4a119d314744460ed56bcd740b2e913bf3f560c1
- https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/5c2377487bef9d716d5c8e5717df1fc00bc7b000
- https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/66132926f1bac0b878da5841be2f93fa5075d88f
- https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/b3834364ab573e9655348193780a56a602fe87b7
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fm5c-2rwc-887w (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3084?
CVE-2016-3084 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its susceptibility to brute force attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3084?
To fix CVE-2016-3084, upgrade to UAA release version 3.3.0.1 or newer, or ensure your Cloud Foundry and Pivotal Elastic Runtime versions are above the vulnerable thresholds.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3084?
CVE-2016-3084 affects Cloud Foundry release v236 and earlier, UAA release v3.3.0 and earlier, and all versions of the Login-server.
What types of attacks does CVE-2016-3084 support?
CVE-2016-3084 allows attackers to perform brute force attacks via the UAA reset password flow.
Is CVE-2016-3084 still a concern for current users?
Yes, CVE-2016-3084 remains a concern for users running any affected versions of the software, which should be updated to mitigate the risk.
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