Auth bypass in Pydio Cells

CVE-2023-32749

Pydio Cells allows users by default to create so-called external users in order to share files with them. By modifying the HTTP request sent when creating such an external user, it is possible to assign the new user arbitrary roles. By assigning all roles to a newly created user, access to all cells and non-personal workspaces is granted.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.142 (96.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32749?
CVE-2023-32749 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pydio Cells, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-06-08.
How severe is CVE-2023-32749?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-32749 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.