Improper Authentication in SilverStripe Framework

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU78788

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32302

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to it is possible to set a blank password when a new member record is created. A remote attacker can bypass custom login forms

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SilverStripe Framework: 3.0.0 - 5.0.12

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:silverstripe:silverstripe_framework:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:silverstripe:silverstripe_framework:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:silverstripe:silverstripe_framework:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/cve-2023-32302/
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework/pull/10895
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework/security/advisories/GHSA-36xx-7vf6-7mv3

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.