CVE-2015-9240
7.5CVSSHIGH
Description
Due to a bug in the the default sign in functionality in the keystone node module before 0.3.16, incomplete email addresses could be matched. A correct password is still required to complete sign in.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/60
nodesecurity.io
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-9240
nvd.nist.gov
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-39pj-gq8q-9pfj
github.com
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Timeline
Published
May 29, 2018
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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