Incorrect Access Control in Auth0 IdentityTokenValidator
CVE-2019-16929

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Auth0

Status
Auth0.net
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2019

What is CVE-2019-16929?

This vulnerability in Auth0’s IdentityTokenValidator allows for incorrect access control, potentially leading to the validation of untrusted ID tokens. As a result, a malicious actor could exploit this issue and compromise the integrity of the authentication process. The issue specifically affects versions before 6.5.4. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version to mitigate potential security risks.

References

https://auth0.com/docs/security/bulletins/cve-2019-16929
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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