What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-4072?

CVE-2020-4072 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-4072?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-4072. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Jhipster CVE-2020-4072

MEDIUM

Improper Output Neutralization for Logs (CWE-117)

2020-06-25 security-advisories@github.com

Information Disclosure Jhipster Generator Jhipster Kotlin

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 25, 2020 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

In generator-jhipster-kotlin version 1.6.0 log entries are created for invalid password reset attempts. As the email is provided by a user and the api is public this can be used by an attacker to forge log entries. This is vulnerable to https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/117.html This problem affects only application generated with jwt or session authentication. Applications using oauth are not vulnerable. This issue has been fixed in version 1.7.0.

AnalysisAI

In generator-jhipster-kotlin version 1.6.0 log entries are created for invalid password reset attempts. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-117. In generator-jhipster-kotlin version 1.6.0 log entries are created for invalid password reset attempts. As the email is provided by a user and the api is public this can be used by an attacker to forge log entries. This is vulnerable to https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/117.html This problem affects only application generated with jwt or session authentication. Applications using oauth are not vulnerable. This issue has been fixed in version 1.7.0. Affected products include: Jhipster Generator-Jhipster-Kotlin. Version information: version 1.6.0.

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.