CVE-2017-6199

A remote attacker could bypass the Sandstorm organization restriction before build 0.203 via a comma in an email-address field

published February 6, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky comma in an email address could let attackers slip right past Sandstorm's organization restrictions before build 0.203! Think of it as a hotel check-in desk where someone uses a fake name with a comma to book multiple rooms, tricking the system into letting them access areas they shouldn't. This opens the door for attackers to bypass restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or features. While the severity is unknown, the implications could be serious if exploited. It's like having a key that works for multiple doors that should remain locked!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel check-in desk where someone uses a fake name with a comma to book multiple rooms, tricking the system into letting them access areas they shouldn't. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of email address fields, allowing an attacker to manipulate the input to bypass organization restrictions.

What to do

This opens the door for attackers to bypass restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or features. While the severity is unknown, the implications could be serious if exploited. It's like having a key that works for multiple doors that should remain locked! To protect against this, update to a build later than 0.203 to ensure the email address field is properly validated. Regularly review your security practices to guard against similar loopholes. Stay vigilant! You've got this! With a quick update, you'll keep your Sandstorm environment secure and safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02977 · 87.1th percentile
Published
2018-02-06T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 FEB 16:00Z
    A remote attacker could bypass the Sandstorm organization restriction before build 0.203 via a comma in an email-address field
    cvelistv5