CVE-2020-5231: Opencast users with ROLE_COURSE_ADMIN can create new users

Published Jan 30, 2020
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Updated

In Opencast before 7.6 and 8.1, users with the role ROLECOURSEADMIN can use the user-utils endpoint to create new users not including the role ROLEADMIN. ROLECOURSEADMIN is a non-standard role in Opencast which is referenced neither in the documentation nor in any code (except for tests) but only in the security configuration. From the name – implying an admin for a specific course – users would never expect that this role allows user creation. This issue is fixed in 7.6 and 8.1 which both ship a new default security configuration.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apereo Opencast<7.6
Apereo Opencast=8.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Opencast to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Opencast to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1

Event History

Jan 30, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Opencast vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Opencast vulnerability is CVE-2020-5231.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5231?

The severity of CVE-2020-5231 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-5231?

The affected software for CVE-2020-5231 is Apereo Opencast versions up to 7.6 and version 8.0.

4

What is the CWE category for CVE-2020-5231?

The CWE category for CVE-2020-5231 is CWE-276 and CWE-285.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-5231?

To fix CVE-2020-5231, update your Opencast to version 7.6 or above, or version 8.1 or above.

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