CVE-2023-2227 Improper Authorization in modoboa/modoboa
An attacker can bypass authorization checks in Modoboa, potentially accessing unauthorized functionality or data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-2227?
CVE-2023-2227 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in modoboa/modoboa, published on 21 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Authorization in GitHub repository modoboa/modoboa prior to 2.1.0.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2227?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including modoboa. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
modoboa PyPI | All versions | 2.1.0 |
modoboa PyPI | All versions | 2.1.0 |
modoboa PyPI | All versions | 2.1.0 |
Products include Modoboa Modoboa.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2227?
Upgrade modoboa to 2.1.0 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-2227 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2227 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in modoboa/modoboa
- CVE-2023-5688 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in modoboa/modoboa
- CVE-2023-0777 Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness in modoboa/modoboa
- CVE-2026-27602 Modoboa has an OS Command Injection
- CVE-2023-5689 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in modoboa/modoboa
- CVE-2023-0470 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in modoboa/modoboa
Sources
Also known as GHSA-67mg-gm8m-ph5r, PYSEC-2023-35.