CVE-2020-12480
In Play Framework 2.6.0 through 2.8.1, the CSRF filter can be bypassed by making CORS simple requests with content types that contain parameters that can't be parsed.
Description
CSRF in Play Framework
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Initial Access
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12480
nvd.nist.gov
https://github.com/playframework/playframework/pull/10285
github.com
https://github.com/playframework/playframework/commit/c82de44fc50b7c58c6e0580f1f67ff08aa7bd154
github.com
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