What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-5232?

CVE-2020-5232 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-5232?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-5232. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ethereum Name Service CVE-2020-5232

HIGH

Improper Authorization (CWE-285)

2020-01-31 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass Ethereum Name Service

8.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.7 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 31, 2020 - 00:15 nvd

HIGH 8.7

DescriptionNVD

A user who owns an ENS domain can set a trapdoor, allowing them to transfer ownership to another user, and later regain ownership without the new owners consent or awareness. A new ENS deployment is being rolled out that fixes this vulnerability in the ENS registry.

AnalysisAI

A user who owns an ENS domain can set a trapdoor, allowing them to transfer ownership to another user, and later regain ownership without the new owners consent or awareness. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-285. A user who owns an ENS domain can set a trapdoor, allowing them to transfer ownership to another user, and later regain ownership without the new owners consent or awareness. A new ENS deployment is being rolled out that fixes this vulnerability in the ENS registry. Affected products include: Ens.Domains Ethereum Name Service.

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.