SB2023082923 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Jupyter Server
Published: August 29, 2023
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39968)
CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.
The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.
2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40170)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper cross-site credential checks on "/files/" URLs. A remote attacker can gain access to certain file contents, or access files when opening untrusted files via "Open image in new tab".
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://github.com/jupyter-server/jupyter_server/commit/290362593b2ffb23c59f8114d76f77875de4b925
- https://github.com/jupyter-server/jupyter_server/security/advisories/GHSA-r726-vmfq-j9j3
- https://github.com/jupyter-server/jupyter_server/security/advisories/GHSA-64x5-55rw-9974
- https://github.com/jupyter-server/jupyter_server/commit/87a4927272819f0b1cae1afa4c8c86ee2da002fd