CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0881: Infoleak

First published: Tue Mar 28 2017(Updated: )

An error in the implementation of an autosubscribe feature in the check_stream_exists route of the Zulip group chat application server before 1.4.3 allowed an authenticated user to subscribe to a private stream that should have required an invitation from an existing member to join. The issue affects all previously released versions of the Zulip server.

Credit: support@hackerone.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zulip Server<1.4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0881?

    CVE-2017-0881 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on the privacy of private streams.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0881?

    To fix CVE-2017-0881, upgrade to Zulip Server version 1.4.3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-0881?

    CVE-2017-0881 affects authenticated users of Zulip group chat applications prior to version 1.4.3.

  • What is the primary vulnerability in CVE-2017-0881?

    The primary vulnerability in CVE-2017-0881 is an error in the autosubscribe feature that allows unauthorized access to private streams.

  • Can CVE-2017-0881 allow users to bypass private stream invitations?

    Yes, CVE-2017-0881 allows authenticated users to subscribe to private streams without the required invitation.

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