GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2: Withdrawn Wallabag Subject To Improper Authorization Vulnerability

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CVSS 4.3
CWE-285
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) wallabag subject to improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Withdrawn libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves wallabag subject to improper authorization. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.3.

GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Withdrawn
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Withdrawn dependencies to a patched release.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

wallabag/wallabag fixed: 2.5.3 
Upgrade wallabag/wallabag to 2.5.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for wallabag/wallabag

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2, inspect your project dependencies for Withdrawn:

inspect dependencies for wallabag/wallabag

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Withdrawn in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Withdrawn, 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

## Duplicate advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of [GHSA-qwx8-mxxx-mg96](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qwx8-mxxx-mg96). This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description Improper Authorization in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.5.3.

GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2 Affected Withdrawn Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
wallabag/wallabag
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0-alpha.1
< 2.5.3
2.5.3

References

NVD — GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0609
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/wallabag/wallabag/commit/0f7460dbab9e29f4f7d2944aca20210f828b6abb
huntr.dev/bounties/3adef66f-f... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/3adef66f-fc86-4e6d-a540-2ffa59342ff0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2?
GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2 is a security vulnerability in Withdrawn involving wallabag subject to Improper Authorization under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Withdrawn versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.3 across affected packages: wallabag/wallabag.
What version fixes GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2?
Upgrading to 2.5.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is wallabag/wallabag affected?
Yes, wallabag/wallabag is affected in releases prior to 2.5.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2?
GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2?
GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-h45f-rjvw-2rv2?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for wallabag/wallabag'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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