CVE-2022-42975: CSRF

Published Oct 17, 2022
·
Updated

socket/transport.ex in Phoenix before 1.6.14 mishandles checkorigin wildcarding. NOTE: LiveView applications are unaffected by default because of the presence of a LiveView CSRF token.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
phoenixframework phoenix<1.6.14
erlang/phoenix<1.6.14
1.6.14

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade erlang/phoenix to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.14

Event History

Oct 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42975?

CVE-2022-42975 has been classified with a severity level that indicates a potential risk primarily due to mishandled check_origin wildcarding.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-42975?

To fix CVE-2022-42975, you should upgrade Phoenix to version 1.6.14 or later.

3

What versions of Phoenix are affected by CVE-2022-42975?

CVE-2022-42975 affects all versions of Phoenix prior to 1.6.14.

4

Are LiveView applications affected by CVE-2022-42975?

LiveView applications are not affected by CVE-2022-42975 by default due to the presence of a LiveView CSRF token.

5

What component in Phoenix is responsible for CVE-2022-42975?

The vulnerability in CVE-2022-42975 is found in the socket/transport.ex component of Phoenix.

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