CVE-2020-28481: Insecure Defaults
First published: Tue Jan 19 2021(Updated: )
The package socket.io before 2.4.0 are vulnerable to Insecure Defaults due to CORS Misconfiguration. All domains are whitelisted by default.
Credit: report@snyk.io report@snyk.io
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/socket.io | <2.4.0 | 2.4.0 |
| Socket Socket.io | <2.4.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28481
- https://github.com/socketio/socket.io/issues/3671
- https://github.com/socketio/socket.io/commit/f78a575f66ab693c3ea96ea88429ddb1a44c86c7
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1056358
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1056357
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SOCKETIO-1024859
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fxwf-4rqh-v8g3 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-28481?
CVE-2020-28481 is a vulnerability in the package socket.io before 2.4.0 that is caused by insecure defaults due to CORS misconfiguration.
How does CVE-2020-28481 affect the affected software?
CVE-2020-28481 affects the affected software by allowing all domains to be whitelisted by default.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28481?
The severity of CVE-2020-28481 is medium with a severity value of 4.3.
How can I fix CVE-2020-28481?
To fix CVE-2020-28481, upgrade to version 2.4.0 or later of the socket.io package.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-28481?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-28481 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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