CVE-2019-10642: CSRF

Published Apr 9, 2019
·
Updated

Contao 4.7 allows CSRF.

Other sources

Security researcher Ali Razzaq has discovered that the request token check can be bypassed in Contao 4.7

— GitHub

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
composer/contao/contao>=4.7.0, <4.7.3
composer/contao/core-bundle>=4.7.0, <4.7.3
composer/contao/core-bundle>=4.7.0<4.7.3
4.7.3
composer/contao/contao>=4.7.0<4.7.3
4.7.3
Contao Contao CMS=4.7.0

Event History

Apr 9, 2019
Advisory Published
12:21 PM
Apr 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:54 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-10642?

CVE-2019-10642 is a vulnerability in Contao 4.7 that allows CSRF attacks.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-10642?

CVE-2019-10642 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

How can the CSRF token check be bypassed in Contao 4.7?

The CSRF token check in Contao 4.7 can be bypassed, enabling attackers to perform CSRF attacks.

4

Which versions of Contao and core-bundle are affected by CVE-2019-10642?

Contao versions 4.7.0 up to, but not including, 4.7.3 are affected by CVE-2019-10642. The same applies to core-bundle versions in the same range.

5

Is Contao CMS version 4.7.0 affected by CVE-2019-10642?

Yes, Contao CMS version 4.7.0 is affected by CVE-2019-10642.

6

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-10642?

More information about CVE-2019-10642 can be found at the following links: [1](https://contao.org/en/news/security-vulnerability-cve-2019-10642.html), [2](https://contao.org/en/news.html).

7

What is the CWE classification of CVE-2019-10642?

CVE-2019-10642 is classified as CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery).

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