CVE-2023-0734: Wallabag/wallabag Wallabag Improper Authorization Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8ccw-f83g-v7g3
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0734 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) wallabag improper authorization vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Wallabag/wallabag libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves wallabag improper authorization vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.4.

CVE-2023-0734 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0734
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8ccw-f83g-v7g3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Wallabag/wallabag
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-0734

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Wallabag/wallabag 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: 2.5.4 
Upgrade wallabag/wallabag to 2.5.4
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 CVE-2023-0734, inspect your project dependencies for Wallabag/wallabag:

inspect dependencies for wallabag/wallabag

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Wallabag/wallabag in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.4), 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 Wallabag/wallabag, 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

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.5.4.

CVE-2023-0734 Affected Wallabag/wallabag Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
wallabag/wallabag
 Packagist
< 2.5.4
2.5.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0734 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0734
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/wallabag/wallabag/commit/acd285dcbb71b595e6320bb1d0d3a44cdf646ac0
Wallabag/wallabag Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/wallabag/wallabag
Wallabag/wallabag Release RELEASE
https://github.com/wallabag/wallabag/releases/tag/2.5.4
huntr.dev/bounties/a296324c-6... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/a296324c-6925-4f5f-a729-39b0d73d5b8b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0734?
CVE-2023-0734 is a security vulnerability in Wallabag/wallabag involving Wallabag Improper Authorization vulnerability under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Wallabag/wallabag versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.4 across affected packages: wallabag/wallabag.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0734?
Upgrading to 2.5.4 (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 2.5.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0734?
CVE-2023-0734 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0734?
CVE-2023-0734 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 CVE-2023-0734?
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.
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