CVE-2021-31406: Timing side channel vulnerability in endpoint request handler in Vaadin 15-19

Published Apr 23, 2021
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Updated

Non-constant-time comparison of CSRF tokens in endpoint request handler in com.vaadin:flow-server versions 3.0.0 through 5.0.3 (Vaadin 15.0.0 through 18.0.6), and com.vaadin:fusion-endpoint version 6.0.0 (Vaadin 19.0.0) allows attacker to guess a security token for Fusion endpoints via timing attack.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Vaadin flow>=3.0.0<5.0.4
Vaadin flow=6.0.0
Vaadin Vaadin>=15.0.0<18.0.7
Vaadin Vaadin=19.0.0

Event History

Apr 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31406?

CVE-2021-31406 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for CSRF token guessing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-31406?

To fix CVE-2021-31406, update your Vaadin dependencies to a version above 5.0.3 or 6.0.0.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2021-31406?

CVE-2021-31406 affects Vaadin Flow versions 3.0.0 through 5.0.3 and Vaadin 15.0.0 through 18.0.6.

4

Can CVE-2021-31406 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-31406 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to guess CSRF tokens.

5

What is the primary vulnerability in CVE-2021-31406?

CVE-2021-31406 involves non-constant-time comparison of CSRF tokens in the request handler.

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