CVE-2023-28131 Expo SDK has an OAuth vulnerability
Attackers can steal credentials and take over accounts via malicious links in apps using Expo AuthSession Redirect Proxy for social sign-in.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-28131?
CVE-2023-28131 is a critical vulnerability in Expo.io Expo AuthSession module, published on 24 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability in the expo.io framework allows an attacker to take over accounts and steal credentials on an application/website that configured the "Expo AuthSession Redirect Proxy" for social sign-in. This can be achieved once a victim clicks a malicious link. The link itself may be sent to the victim in various ways (including email, text message, an attacker-controlled website, etc).
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28131?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including expo. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
expo npm | All versions | 48.0.0 |
expo npm | All versions | 48.0.0 |
Products include Expo Expo Software Development Kit.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28131?
Upgrade expo to 48.0.0 or later.
Is CVE-2023-28131 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28131 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wr5g-q49g-548w.