CVE-2017-5858 describes an incorrect implementation of XEP-0280 (Message Carbons) in Converse.js versions 0.8.0 through 1.0.6 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.4. This flaw allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user within the vulnerable application's display, facilitating social engineering attacks. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.9), the vulnerability has a network attack vector and high attack complexity, with a high impact on integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:conversejs:converse.js:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:conversejs:converse.js:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:conversejs:converse.js:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:conversejs:converse.js:0.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:conversejs:converse.js:0.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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