CVE-2016-4315: CSRF

Published Feb 16, 2017

Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WSO2 Carbon 4.4.5 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of privileged users for requests that shutdown a server via a shutdown action to server-admin/proxyajaxprocessor.jsp.

Affected Software

1 affected component

WSO2 Carbon=4.4.5

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.wso2.com/display/Security/Security+Advisory+WSO2-2016-0101

Event History

Feb 16, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Description

Feb 17, 2017

Data Sourced

via NVD·02:59 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4315?

CVE-2016-4315 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized server shutdowns.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4315?

To fix CVE-2016-4315, users should upgrade to a patched version of WSO2 Carbon that addresses this CSRF vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-4315?

CVE-2016-4315 affects users of WSO2 Carbon version 4.4.5 who possess privileged access.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4315?

CVE-2016-4315 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2016-4315 have on security?

CVE-2016-4315 may allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.