Openstack Identity
CVE-2016-4911
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The Fernet Token Provider in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 9.0.x before 9.0.1 (mitaka) allows remote authenticated users to prevent revocation of a chain of tokens and bypass intended access restrictions by rescoping a token.
AnalysisAI
The Fernet Token Provider in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 9.0.x before 9.0.1 (mitaka) allows remote authenticated users to prevent revocation of a chain of tokens and bypass intended access. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. The Fernet Token Provider in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 9.0.x before 9.0.1 (mitaka) allows remote authenticated users to prevent revocation of a chain of tokens and bypass intended access restrictions by rescoping a token. Affected products include: Keystone Openstack Identity. Version information: before 9.0.1.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
Same weakness CWE-284 – Improper Access Control
View allSame technique Authentication Bypass
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External POC / Exploit Code
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