CVE-2016-9127: CSRF
Revive Adserver before 3.2.3 suffers from Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). The password recovery form in Revive Adserver is vulnerable to CSRF attacks. This vulnerability could be exploited to send a large number of password recovery emails to the registered users, especially in conjunction with a bug that caused recovery emails to be sent to all the users at once. Both issues have been fixed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9127?
CVE-2016-9127 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user privacy and account security.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9127?
To fix CVE-2016-9127, upgrade Revive Adserver to version 3.2.3 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-9127 facilitate?
CVE-2016-9127 can facilitate Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks that enable the mass sending of password recovery emails.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9127?
Users of Revive Adserver versions prior to 3.2.3 are at risk of CVE-2016-9127.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-9127?
Exploiting CVE-2016-9127 can lead to a disruption of services for users by flooding them with password recovery emails.