What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27591?

CVE-2023-27591 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-27591?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-27591. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Miniflux CVE-2023-27591

HIGH

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2023-03-17 security-advisories@github.com

Information Disclosure Miniflux

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 17, 2023 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

Miniflux is a feed reader. Prior to version 2.0.43, an unauthenticated user can retrieve Prometheus metrics from a publicly reachable Miniflux instance where the METRICS_COLLECTOR configuration option is enabled and METRICS_ALLOWED_NETWORKS is set to 127.0.0.1/8 (the default). A patch is available in Miniflux 2.0.43. As a workaround, set METRICS_COLLECTOR to false (default) or run Miniflux behind a trusted reverse-proxy.

AnalysisAI

Miniflux is a feed reader. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Miniflux is a feed reader. Prior to version 2.0.43, an unauthenticated user can retrieve Prometheus metrics from a publicly reachable Miniflux instance where the METRICS_COLLECTOR configuration option is enabled and METRICS_ALLOWED_NETWORKS is set to 127.0.0.1/8 (the default). A patch is available in Miniflux 2.0.43. As a workaround, set METRICS_COLLECTOR to false (default) or run Miniflux behind a trusted reverse-proxy. Affected products include: Miniflux Project Miniflux. Version information: version 2.0.43.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.