CVE-2023-0737: Wallabag/wallabag CSRF Leading To Delete Account Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-99w8-c5f6-96pp
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0737 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) csrf leading to delete account vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Wallabag/wallabag libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves csrf leading to delete account in wallabag/wallabag. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.4.

CVE-2023-0737 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0737
GHSA Identifier GHSA-99w8-c5f6-96pp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Wallabag/wallabag
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-0737

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-2023-0737, 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. 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

wallabag version 2.5.2 contains a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to arbitrarily delete user accounts via the /account/delete endpoint. This issue is fixed in version 2.5.4.

CVE-2023-0737 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-2023-0737 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0737
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/wallabag/wallabag/commit/268372dbbdd7ef87b84617fdebf95d0a86caf7dc
Wallabag/wallabag Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/wallabag/wallabag
huntr.com/bounties/4ba20fe7-4... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/4ba20fe7-4061-4dfb-ab2f-ecaf110641a5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0737?
CVE-2023-0737 is a security vulnerability in Wallabag/wallabag involving CSRF leading to delete account in wallabag/wallabag under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Wallabag/wallabag versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.4 across affected packages: wallabag/wallabag.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0737?
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-2023-0737?
CVE-2023-0737 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0737?
CVE-2023-0737 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-0737?
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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