CVE-2023-4815 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in answerdev/answer
Attackers can access critical functions without authentication in the Answer Q&A platform, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.
- 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-2023-4815?
CVE-2023-4815 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in answerdev/answer, published on 7 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Missing Authentication for Critical Function in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to v1.1.3.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4815?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/answerdev/answer. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
github.com/answerdev/answer Go | All versions | 1.1.3 |
github.com/answerdev/answer Go | All versions | 1.1.3 |
github.com/answerdev/answer Go | All versions | 1.1.3 |
Products include Answer Answer.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4815?
Upgrade github.com/answerdev/answer to 1.1.3 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-4815 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4815 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in answerdev/answer
- CVE-2023-0744 Improper Access Control in answerdev/answer
- CVE-2023-1244 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in answerdev/answer
- CVE-2023-4125 Weak Password Requirements in answerdev/answer
- CVE-2023-1241 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in answerdev/answer
- CVE-2023-1535 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in answerdev/answer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pj2h-85jq-g5vg, GO-2023-2051.