CVE-2023-39655 CouchAuth host header injection vulnerability leaks the password reset token
Attackers can inject host headers to redirect password reset links, leaking tokens and enabling account takeover in the @perfood/couch-auth library.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-39655?
CVE-2023-39655 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jan 2024. 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 host header injection vulnerability exists in the NPM package @perfood/couch-auth versions <= 0.20.0. By sending a specially crafted host header in the forgot password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which, once clicked, lead to an attacker-controlled server and thus leak the password reset token. This may allow an attacker to reset other users' passwords and take over their accounts.
Weakness: CWE-74
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39655?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @perfood/couch-auth. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
@perfood/couch-auth npm | All versions to 0.20.0 | None |
@perfood/couch-auth npm | All versions to 0.20.0 | None |
Products include Perfood Couchauth.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39655?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39655 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-39655 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39655 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fqh6-6h6c-366m.