9.1
CRITICAL
CVE-2020-15240
Auth0 OmniAuth AuthBypass-Vulnerability
Description

omniauth-auth0 (rubygems) versions >= 2.3.0 and < 2.4.1 improperly validate the JWT token signature when using the `jwt_validator.verify` method. Improper validation of the JWT token signature can allow an attacker to bypass authentication and authorization. You are affected by this vulnerability if all of the following conditions apply: 1. You are using `omniauth-auth0`. 2. You are using `JWTValidator.verify` method directly OR you are not authenticating using the SDK’s default Authorization Code Flow. The issue is patched in version 2.4.1.

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 21, 2020, 6:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 18, 2021, 4:21 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.2

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2020-15240 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Auth0 omniauth-auth0
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2020-15240.

URL Resource
https://github.com/auth0/omniauth-auth0/commit/fd3a14f4ccdfbc515d1121d6378ff88bf55a7a7a Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/auth0/omniauth-auth0/security/advisories/GHSA-58r4-h6v8-jcvm Third Party Advisory
https://rubygems.org/gems/omniauth-auth0 Product Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2020-15240 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 18, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE NIST CWE-347
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Oct. 30, 2020

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/auth0/omniauth-auth0/commit/fd3a14f4ccdfbc515d1121d6378ff88bf55a7a7a No Types Assigned https://github.com/auth0/omniauth-auth0/commit/fd3a14f4ccdfbc515d1121d6378ff88bf55a7a7a Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/auth0/omniauth-auth0/security/advisories/GHSA-58r4-h6v8-jcvm No Types Assigned https://github.com/auth0/omniauth-auth0/security/advisories/GHSA-58r4-h6v8-jcvm Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://rubygems.org/gems/omniauth-auth0 No Types Assigned https://rubygems.org/gems/omniauth-auth0 Product, Vendor Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:auth0:omniauth-auth0:*:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:* versions from (including) 2.3.0 up to (excluding) 2.4.1
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.30 }} 0.08%

score

0.69767

percentile

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