Improper input validation in Conversejs Converse.js

CVE-2017-5858

An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. This CVE is for Converse.js (0.8.0 - 1.0.6, 2.0.0 - 2.0.4).

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.009 (57.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
  • cve@mitre.org (Technical Description, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (Technical Description, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5858?
CVE-2017-5858 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Conversejs Converse.js, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2017-02-09.
How severe is CVE-2017-5858?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.