CVE-2016-3084: XSS

Published May 25, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.cloudfoundry.identity:cloudfoundry-identity-server<3.3.0.1
3.3.0.1
Cloudfoundry Cloud Foundry Uaa Bosh<=10
Pivotal Software Cloud Foundry<=236
Pivotal Software Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime<=1.7.1
Pivotal Software Cloud Foundry Uaa<=3.3.0
Pivotal Software Login-server

Event History

May 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:07 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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