Auth bypass in Loom

CVE-2019-14432

Incorrect authentication of application WebSocket connections in Loom Desktop for Mac up to 0.16.0 allows remote code execution from either malicious JavaScript in a browser or hosts on the same network, during periods in which a user is recording a video with the application. The same attack vector can be used to crash the application at any time.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.023 (81.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Loom
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14432?
CVE-2019-14432 is a high-severity vulnerability in Loom, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-08-07.
How severe is CVE-2019-14432?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.