pkp-lib prior 3.3.0-16 authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in pkp-lib. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-5900. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in pkp-lib. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was disclosed 11/01/2023 as 4d77a00be9050fac7eb8d2d1cbedcdaaa1a5a803. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-5900 since 11/01/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 3.3.0-16 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4d77a00be9050fac7eb8d2d1cbedcdaaa1a5a803 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.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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CNA Base Score: 3.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: pkp-lib 3.3.0-16
Patch: 4d77a00be9050fac7eb8d2d1cbedcdaaa1a5a803

Timelineinfo

11/01/2023 🔍
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11/24/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 4d77a00be9050fac7eb8d2d1cbedcdaaa1a5a803
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-5900 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-5900
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-244132

Entryinfo

Created: 11/01/2023 06:46
Updated: 11/24/2023 22:27
Changes: 11/01/2023 06:46 (47), 11/24/2023 22:27 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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