What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-48218?

CVE-2023-48218 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-48218?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-48218. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Protected Populate CVE-2023-48218

Q: Which versions of Protected Populate are affected by CVE-2023-48218?

The Strapi Protected Populate Plugin protects `get` endpoints from revealing too much information.. A patch is available.

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2023-11-20 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass Protected Populate

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 20, 2023 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

The Strapi Protected Populate Plugin protects get endpoints from revealing too much information. Prior to version 1.3.4, users were able to bypass the field level security. Users who tried to populate something that they didn't have access to could populate those fields anyway. This issue has been patched in version 1.3.4. There are no known workarounds.

AnalysisAI

The Strapi Protected Populate Plugin protects get endpoints from revealing too much information. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Incorrect Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. The Strapi Protected Populate Plugin protects get endpoints from revealing too much information. Prior to version 1.3.4, users were able to bypass the field level security. Users who tried to populate something that they didn't have access to could populate those fields anyway. This issue has been patched in version 1.3.4. There are no known workarounds. Affected products include: Strapi Protected Populate. Version information: version 1.3.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.