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Wallabag CVE-2023-0610

MEDIUM
Improper Authorization (CWE-285)
2023-02-01 security@huntr.dev
4.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization verification
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.5.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

composer wallabag/wallabag fix: 2.5.3

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in composer

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-285. Improper Authorization in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.5.3. Affected products include: Wallabag. Version information: prior to 2.5.3..

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

DescriptionNVD

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.5.3.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 64% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +22
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:wallabag:wallabag:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2026-82089 HIGH POC
8.8 Aug 28

Cross-site scripting in the wallabag Android application (fr.gaulupeau.apps.InThePoche) through version 2.6.0 allows exe

CVE-2023-4455 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Aug 21

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.6.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5

CVE-2023-3566 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Jul 10

A vulnerability was found in wallabag 2.5.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitabl

CVE-2023-0735 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Feb 07

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.5.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5

CVE-2023-4454 MEDIUM POC
5.7 Aug 21

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.6.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.7

CVE-2023-0736 MEDIUM POC
5.4 Feb 07

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.5.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5

CVE-2023-0734 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Mar 05

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.5.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vul

CVE-2023-0609 MEDIUM POC
4.3 Feb 01

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.5.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vul

CVE-2018-11352 MEDIUM POC
4.0 Sep 21

The Wallabag application 2.2.3 to 2.3.2 is affected by one cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that is stored withi

CVE-2026-82081 MEDIUM
6.4 Aug 28

Server-Side Request Forgery in wallabag 2.x through 2.6.14 enables authenticated users to coerce the application server

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