CVE-2023-4124 Missing Authorization in answerdev/answer

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can access or modify data without proper authorization in the Answer Q&A platform.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-4124?

CVE-2023-4124 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in answerdev/answer, published on 3 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing Authorization in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to v1.1.1.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4124?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/answerdev/answer. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
github.com/answerdev/answer GoAll versions1.1.1
github.com/answerdev/answer GoAll versions1.1.1
github.com/answerdev/answer GoAll versions1.1.1

Products include Answer Answer.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4124?

Upgrade github.com/answerdev/answer to 1.1.1 or later.

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

Is CVE-2023-4124 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4124 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v9vc-7x69-c2x8, GO-2023-1997.

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