CVE-2018-3778: aedes_project aedes Improper Authorization
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumModified
AliasesGHSA-4cmx-hrq9-c23p
Published 08-08-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-3778 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Improper Authorization vulnerability in aedes_project aedes. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.42%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-08-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper authorization in aedes version <0.35.0 will publish a LWT in a channel when a client is not authorized.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · NpmEcosystem advisory · calculated5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
72%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.42% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
Affected systems
Aedes_project1 product
- aedes< 0.35.0
Hackerone1 product
- aedes≥ 0.35.1 (No fix recorded)
Npm1 product
- aedes< 0.35.1
3 vendors · 3 products
References
8 links- github.com/moscajs/aedesPACKAGE