copyparty up to 1.8.6 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in copyparty up to 1.8.6. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-38501. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in copyparty up to 1.8.6. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

copyparty is file server software. Prior to version 1.8.7, the application contains a reflected cross-site scripting via URL-parameter `?k304=...` and `?setck=...`. The worst-case outcome of this is being able to move or delete existing files on the server, or upload new files, using the account of the person who clicks the malicious link. It is recommended to change the passwords of one's copyparty accounts, unless one have inspected one's logs and found no trace of attacks. Version 1.8.7 contains a patch for the issue.

The weakness was shared 07/26/2023 as GHSA-f54q-j679-p9hh. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-38501 since 07/18/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

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

Upgrading to version 1.8.7 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 007d948cb982daa05bc6619cd20ee55b7e834c38 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 vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (51635). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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CNA Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: copyparty 1.8.7
Patch: 007d948cb982daa05bc6619cd20ee55b7e834c38

Timelineinfo

07/18/2023 🔍
07/26/2023 +8 days 🔍
07/26/2023 +0 days 🔍
04/24/2025 +638 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-f54q-j679-p9hh
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38501 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-235449
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/26/2023 11:12
Updated: 04/24/2025 22:52
Changes: 07/26/2023 11:12 (51), 08/18/2023 18:52 (11), 01/01/2025 12:58 (24), 04/24/2025 22:52 (3)
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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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