Path Traversal in Lif-Platforms Lif-Auth-Server
CVE-2023-49801
Lif Auth Server is a server for validating logins, managing information, and account recovery for Lif Accounts. The issue relates to the `get_pfp` and `get_banner` routes on Auth Server. The issue is that there is no check to ensure that the file that Auth Server is receiving through these URLs is correct. This could allow an attacker access to files they shouldn't have access to. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.004 (30.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Lif-platforms Lif-auth-server — versions >= 1.3.2, < 1.4.0
- Lifplatforms Lif_auth_server
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-49801?
- CVE-2023-49801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lif-Platforms Lif-Auth-Server, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 4.2/10. Published 2024-01-12.
- How severe is CVE-2023-49801?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.2 out of 10.