CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-17068

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A cross-origin vulnerability has been discovered in the Auth0 auth0.js library affecting versions < 8.12. This vulnerability allows an attacker to acquire authenticated users' tokens and invoke services on a user's behalf if the target site or application uses a popup callback page with auth0.popup.callback().

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of session hijacking, potentially leading to unauthorized access to services and data. Organizations may face data theft and loss of user trust.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Auth0 library to version 8.12 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, consider reviewing and securing authentication mechanisms in applications using this library.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A cross-origin vulnerability has been discovered in the Auth0 auth0.js library affecting versions < 8.12. This vulnerability allows an attacker to acquire authenticated users' tokens and invoke services on a user's behalf if the target site or application uses a popup callback page with auth0.popup.callback().

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS