CVE-2017-5656 describes a flaw in Apache CXF's STSClient (versions before 3.1.11 and 3.0.13) where an attacker can manipulate token caching to retrieve identifiers for other users' cached delegation tokens. This vulnerability carries a CVSSv3 score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating it can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, potentially leading to high confidentiality impact. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 3.0.0, < 3.0.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 3.1.0, < 3.1.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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