Email Validation Bypass via Dot Character
A vulnerability in versions <=v1.2.11 allows attackers to create multiple accounts using variations of the same email address by inserting dot characters. This issue was patched in a subsequent release.
Available publicly on Jun 16 2024
Remediation Steps
- Ensure email validation logic correctly normalizes email addresses by removing dot characters before the '@' symbol.
- Implement additional checks to prevent the creation of multiple accounts with variations of the same email address.
- Update the software to the latest patched version.
- Conduct thorough testing to ensure the fix addresses the issue without introducing new vulnerabilities.
Patch Details
- Fixed Version: N/A
- Patch Commit: N/A
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