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Copyparty CVE-2023-38501

MEDIUM
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2023-07-25 security-advisories@github.com
6.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
6.1 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Jul 25, 2023 - 22:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionNVD

copyparty is file server software. Prior to version 1.8.7, the application contains a reflected cross-site scripting via URL-parameter ?k304=... and ?setck=.... The worst-case outcome of this is being able to move or delete existing files on the server, or upload new files, using the account of the person who clicks the malicious link. It is recommended to change the passwords of one's copyparty accounts, unless one have inspected one's logs and found no trace of attacks. Version 1.8.7 contains a patch for the issue.

AnalysisAI

copyparty is file server software. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. copyparty is file server software. Prior to version 1.8.7, the application contains a reflected cross-site scripting via URL-parameter ?k304=... and ?setck=.... The worst-case outcome of this is being able to move or delete existing files on the server, or upload new files, using the account of the person who clicks the malicious link. It is recommended to change the passwords of one's copyparty accounts, unless one have inspected one's logs and found no trace of attacks. Version 1.8.7 contains a patch for the issue. Affected products include: 9001 Copyparty. Version information: version 1.8.7.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.

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