Improper Access Control in Prosody XMPP Server by Prosody Software
CVE-2021-32917

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Prosody

Status
Prosody
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2021

What is CVE-2021-32917?

An open access vulnerability exists in the Prosody XMPP server prior to version 0.11.9. The proxy65 component permits unrestricted access, allowing anyone to utilize the server's bandwidth, even if the users don't have XMPP accounts on the local server. This vulnerability raises concerns about potential abuse of server resources and unmonitored usage.

References

https://blog.prosody.im/prosody-0.11.9-released/
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/13/1
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/14/2
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
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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