CVE-2023-33796 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers may access GraphQL database queries, potentially exposing sensitive data, though the vendor disputes the severity.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-33796?

CVE-2023-33796 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in Netbox v3.5.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute queries against the GraphQL database, granting them access to sensitive data stored in the database. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because the reporter's only query was for the schema of the API, which is public; queries for database objects would have been denied.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33796?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netbox Netbox.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33796?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33796 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-33796 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-33796 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g22j-4jxh-2vc7.

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