CVE-2018-9467

In the getHost() function of UriTest.java, there is the possibility of incorrect web origin determination

Critical · published November 19, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
23.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Your web origin could be misidentified without any interaction needed! This vulnerability in the getHost() function is a critical security risk that could lead to incorrect security decisions. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally serves you someone else's food order—if they misread the table number, you could end up with a meal that doesn’t match your dietary needs. In the same way, this bug can misjudge web origins, leading to potentially harmful outcomes. The consequences of this oversight could be absolutely devastating—wrong security decisions could expose your sensitive data, allowing attackers to navigate through your defenses without even needing to lift a finger. Essentially, the wrong 'table number' could lead to your security protocols failing when it matters most!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally serves you someone else's food order—if they misread the table number, you could end up with a meal that doesn’t match your dietary needs. In the same way, this bug can misjudge web origins, leading to potentially harmful outcomes. In the getHost() function of UriTest.java, incorrect web origin determination can occur, allowing an attacker to exploit the flaw without needing any special privileges or user interaction.

What to do

The consequences of this oversight could be absolutely devastating—wrong security decisions could expose your sensitive data, allowing attackers to navigate through your defenses without even needing to lift a finger. Essentially, the wrong 'table number' could lead to your security protocols failing when it matters most! Update the affected library to the latest version where this issue is fixed. Ensure that any security decisions based on web origins are revisited and validated. Regularly audit your access controls and security configurations to guard against misidentified origins. You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability will help you bolster your defenses and keep your data secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00316 · 23.1th percentile
Published
2024-11-19T23:57Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 NOV 23:57Z
    In the getHost() function of UriTest.java, there is the possibility of incorrect web origin determination
    cvelistv5