btcpayserver up to 1.7.4 equivalent special elements

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in btcpayserver up to 1.7.4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in improper neutralization of equivalent special elements. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-0493. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in btcpayserver up to 1.7.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of equivalent special elements vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-76. The product correctly neutralizes certain special elements, but it improperly neutralizes equivalent special elements. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper Neutralization of Equivalent Special Elements in GitHub repository btcpayserver/btcpayserver prior to 1.7.5.

The weakness was released 01/27/2023. The advisory is shared at huntr.dev. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-0493 since 01/25/2023. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.7.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 02070d65836cd24627929b3403efbae8de56039a is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (51254) and EUVD (EUVD-2023-0312). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper neutralization of equivalent special elements
CWE: CWE-76 / CWE-707 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: btcpayserver 1.7.5
Patch: 02070d65836cd24627929b3403efbae8de56039a

Timelineinfo

01/25/2023 🔍
01/27/2023 +2 days 🔍
01/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
07/02/2025 +887 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 02070d65836cd24627929b3403efbae8de56039a
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-0493 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-0493
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-219561
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2023 11:17
Updated: 07/02/2025 14:25
Changes: 01/27/2023 11:17 (49), 02/23/2023 09:15 (1), 02/23/2023 09:20 (11), 08/19/2024 23:51 (24), 07/02/2025 14:25 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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