Improper Authorization in Firefly III



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-0298
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 firefly-iii
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor James Cole

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU71371

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0298

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A remote user can bypass authorization and unblock previously blocked users.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

firefly-iii: 5.7.0 - 5.7.18

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/firefly-iii/firefly-iii/commit/db0500dcf0d4f1990fc7a377ef0d56c3884fcaa4
https://huntr.dev/bounties/9689052c-c1d7-4aae-aa08-346c9b6e04ed


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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