CVE-2023-2844 in cloudexplorer-lite
Summary
by MITRE • 05/23/2023
Missing Authorization in GitHub repository cloudexplorer-dev/cloudexplorer-lite prior to v1.1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-2844 represents a critical authorization flaw within the cloudexplorer-dev/cloudexplorer-lite repository that existed prior to version 1.1.0. This issue falls under the category of missing authorization controls, which is classified as CWE-862 in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog and maps to the ATT&CK technique T1078.101 for Valid Accounts and T1078.004 for Cloud Accounts within the enterprise attack framework. The flaw manifests as an insufficient validation mechanism that allows unauthorized users to access resources or perform actions that should be restricted to authorized personnel only.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access control checks within the application's authentication and authorization layers. In the affected versions of cloudexplorer-lite, the system fails to properly verify user permissions before executing sensitive operations or granting access to protected resources. This missing authorization check creates a pathway for malicious actors to bypass normal security controls and potentially gain unauthorized access to cloud resources, configuration data, or administrative functions. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects the core authorization mechanisms that should protect the integrity and confidentiality of the system's resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass potential data breaches, privilege escalation, and system compromise. Attackers who exploit this flaw could gain access to sensitive cloud infrastructure configurations, user data, or administrative controls that would otherwise be restricted. The implications become more severe when considering that cloudexplorer-lite is designed for cloud exploration and management, meaning the unauthorized access could provide attackers with comprehensive visibility into the target cloud environment and potentially enable further attacks. Organizations relying on this software for cloud management operations face significant risk exposure, particularly in environments where cloud resources contain sensitive or regulated data.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-2844 require immediate action to upgrade to version 1.1.0 or later where the authorization flaw has been addressed. System administrators should conduct comprehensive security assessments of their cloudexplorer-lite deployments to identify any instances running vulnerable versions. The remediation process should include implementing proper access control mechanisms, conducting thorough code reviews for authorization checks, and establishing continuous monitoring for similar authorization flaws. Organizations should also review their cloud access policies and ensure that the principle of least privilege is enforced across all cloud resources. Additionally, security teams should implement network segmentation and monitoring controls to detect unauthorized access attempts and maintain audit trails for compliance and forensic purposes. The fix implemented in version 1.1.0 likely addresses the core authorization logic and ensures that proper authentication and permission validation occurs before any sensitive operations are executed, aligning with industry best practices for secure cloud application development and deployment.