CVE-2021-29624: Lack of protection against cookie tossing attacks in fastify-csrf

Published May 19, 2021
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Updated

fastify-csrf is an open-source plugin helps developers protect their Fastify server against CSRF attacks. Versions of fastify-csrf prior to 3.1.0 have a "double submit" mechanism using cookies with an application deployed across multiple subdomains, e.g. "heroku"-style platform as a service. Version 3.1.0 of the fastify-csrf fixes it. the vulnerability. The user of the module would need to supply a userInfo when generating the CSRF token to fully implement the protection on their end. This is needed only for applications hosted on different subdomains.

Affected Software

1 affected component
fastify Fastify-csrf Node.js<3.1.0

Event History

May 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29624?

CVE-2021-29624 is classified as a moderate vulnerability affecting the fastify-csrf plugin before version 3.1.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29624?

To fix CVE-2021-29624, upgrade the fastify-csrf plugin to version 3.1.0 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2021-29624?

CVE-2021-29624 affects applications using the fastify-csrf plugin versions prior to 3.1.0 that are deployed across multiple subdomains.

4

What kind of attacks does CVE-2021-29624 protect against?

CVE-2021-29624 is designed to protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2021-29624 if I cannot upgrade?

If upgrading is not possible, consider implementing an alternative CSRF defense mechanism until you can update to version 3.1.0 or later.

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