CVE-2023-22298: Pgadmin4 PgAdmin 4 Open Redirect Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-894c-rg7f-3c62
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-22298 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) pgadmin 4 open redirect vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Pgadmin4 libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves pgadmin 4 open redirect vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.14.

CVE-2023-22298 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-22298
GHSA Identifier GHSA-894c-rg7f-3c62
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Pgadmin4
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-22298

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Pgadmin4 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

pgadmin4 fixed: 6.14 
pip install pgadmin4>=6.14
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show pgadmin4

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2023-22298, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show pgadmin4

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pgadmin4 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.14), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show pgadmin4 command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Pgadmin4, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Open redirect vulnerability in pgAdmin 4 versions prior to v6.14 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to redirect a user to an arbitrary web site and conduct a phishing attack by having a user to access a specially crafted URL.

CVE-2023-22298 Affected Pgadmin4 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.14
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pgadmin4
pypi/pgadmin4
PyPI
< 6.14
6.14

References

NVD — CVE-2023-22298 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22298
Pgadmin4 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/5343
Pgadmin4 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4
jvn.jp/en/jp/jvn03832974/i... WEB
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN03832974/index.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VHY2B25YHIIFQ3G44TR7NNEST7FJGJPH
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VHY2B25YHIIFQ3G44TR7NNEST7FJGJPH
www.pgadmin.org WEB
https://www.pgadmin.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22298?
CVE-2023-22298 is a security vulnerability in Pgadmin4 involving pgAdmin 4 Open Redirect vulnerability under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Pgadmin4 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.14 across affected packages: pgadmin4.
What version fixes CVE-2023-22298?
Upgrading to 6.14 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pgadmin4 affected?
Yes, pgadmin4 is affected in releases prior to 6.14. Upgrade your dependency to 6.14 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-22298?
CVE-2023-22298 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-22298?
CVE-2023-22298 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2023-22298?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show pgadmin4'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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