CVE-2016-1587

Published Apr 22, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 7.1 High EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Snapweb interface before version 0.21.2 was exposing controls to install or remove snap packages without controlling the identity of the user, nor the origin of the connection. An attacker could have used the controls to remotely add a valid, but malicious, snap package, from the Store, potentially using system resources without permission from the legitimate administrator of the system.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-2682 The Snapweb interface before version 0.21.2 was exposing controls to install or remove snap packages without controlling the identity of the user, nor the origin of the connection. An attacker could have used the controls to remotely add a valid, but malicious, snap package, from the Store, potentially using system resources without permission from the legitimate administrator of the system.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
canonical
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 11:46 PM
Reserved
Jan 12, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 22, 2019, 4:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:42 AM