CVE-2020-12480: CSRF
Published Aug 17, 2020
·Updated
In Play Framework 2.6.0 through 2.8.1, the CSRF filter can be bypassed by making CORS simple requests with content types that contain parameters that can't be parsed.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Lightbend Play Framework>=2.6.0<=2.6.25
Lightbend Play Framework>=2.7.0<=2.7.4
Lightbend Play Framework>=2.8.0<=2.8.1
Event History
Aug 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:45 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-12480.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12480?
The severity of CVE-2020-12480 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
3
How can the CSRF filter be bypassed in Play Framework 2.6.0 through 2.8.1?
The CSRF filter can be bypassed by making CORS simple requests with content types that contain parameters that can't be parsed.
4
Which versions of Play Framework are affected by CVE-2020-12480?
Play Framework versions 2.6.0 through 2.8.1 are affected by CVE-2020-12480.
5
How can I fix the CSRF filter bypass vulnerability in Play Framework?
To fix the CSRF filter bypass vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade Play Framework to a version that is not affected, or apply any security patches provided by the vendor.