QID 980573

QID 980573: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for passport-cognito (GHSA-v6c5-hwqg-3x5q)

All versions of `passport-cognito` are vulnerable to Improper Authorization. The package fails to properly scope the variables containing authorization information, such as access token, refresh token and ID token. This causes a race condition where simultaneous authenticated users may receive authorization tokens for a different user. This would allow a user to take actions on another user's behalf.

## Recommendation

No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative package until a fix is made available.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.2 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-v6c5-hwqg-3x5q for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-v6c5-hwqg-3x5q - github.com/advisories/GHSA-v6c5-hwqg-3x5q

CVEs related to QID 980573

CVE-2019-19723 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-v6c5-hwqg-3x5q	passport-cognito		github.com/advisories/GHSA-v6c5-hwqg-3x5q

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