CVE-2021-26296: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Apache MyFaces
First published: Fri Feb 19 2021(Updated: )
Apache MyFaces is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. By persuading an authenticated user to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could send a malformed HTTP request to perform unauthorized actions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform cross-site scripting attacks, Web cache poisoning, and other malicious activities.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Cloud Pak for Automation | <=20.0.3-IF002 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Automation | <=21.0.1 | |
| Apache MyFaces | >=2.2.0<=2.2.13 | |
| Apache MyFaces | >=2.3.0<=2.3.7 | |
| Apache MyFaces | =2.3-next-m1 | |
| Apache MyFaces | =2.3-next-m2 | |
| Apache MyFaces | =2.3-next-m3 | |
| Apache MyFaces | =2.3-next-m4 | |
| Apache MyFaces | =3.0.0-rc1 | |
| NetApp OnCommand Insight |
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Reference Links
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197017
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6465127 (Advisory)
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161484/Apache-MyFaces-2.x-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Feb/66
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2b73e2356c6155e9ec78fdd8f72a4fac12f3e588014f5f535106ed9b%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210528-0007/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-26296?
CVE-2021-26296 is a vulnerability in Apache MyFaces that allows for cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks due to weak CSRF tokens.
How does CVE-2021-26296 impact Apache MyFaces?
CVE-2021-26296 affects Apache MyFaces versions 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, 2.3.0 to 2.3.7, 2.3-next-M1 to 2.3-next-M4, and 3.0.0-RC1.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-26296?
CVE-2021-26296 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2021-26296 in Apache MyFaces?
To fix CVE-2021-26296 in Apache MyFaces, upgrade to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-26296?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-26296 in the following references: [reference 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197017), [reference 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6465127), [reference 3](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161484/Apache-MyFaces-2.x-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.html).
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