CVE-2023-0949 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in modoboa/modoboa

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in Modoboa allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-0949?

CVE-2023-0949 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in modoboa/modoboa, published on 22 Feb 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository modoboa/modoboa prior to 2.0.5.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0949?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including modoboa. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
modoboa PyPIAll versions2.0.5
modoboa PyPIAll versions2.0.5
modoboa PyPIAll versions2.0.5

Products include Modoboa Modoboa.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0949?

Upgrade modoboa to 2.0.5 or later.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-0949 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0949 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mgmm-cmhj-2h5f, PYSEC-2023-33.

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