CVE-2020-16263

Winston 1.5.4 devices have a CORS configuration that trusts arbitrary origins

published October 28, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A curious CORS configuration is the culprit here! Winston 1.5.4 devices are trusting arbitrary origins, which could open the door to some sneaky requests. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant without a guest list — anyone can waltz in and place an order without checking if they're on the invite list. That means anyone could make requests and see the juicy details of what’s served on the table! An attacker could exploit this configuration to make unauthorized requests on behalf of a user, potentially accessing sensitive information or manipulating device settings. It’s like letting a stranger play with your smart home devices without any oversight - yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant without a guest list — anyone can waltz in and place an order without checking if they're on the invite list. That means anyone could make requests and see the juicy details of what’s served on the table! The CORS configuration in Winston 1.5.4 devices allows requests from any origin, meaning that any website can make requests to these devices without proper validation, leading to potential unauthorized actions or data exposure.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this configuration to make unauthorized requests on behalf of a user, potentially accessing sensitive information or manipulating device settings. It’s like letting a stranger play with your smart home devices without any oversight - yikes! To remediate this, tighten the CORS settings to only allow trusted origins and update to the latest version of Winston, if available. Regularly audit your device configurations to ensure they comply with security best practices. 🔒 You've got this! By following these steps, you'll keep your devices secure and your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01207 · 68.1th percentile
Published
2020-10-28T17:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 OCT 17:13Z
    Winston 1.5.4 devices have a CORS configuration that trusts arbitrary origins
    cvelistv5