CVE-2023-49277
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.1 of 10 (medium)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-49277 is a vulnerability affecting the dpaste application, an open-source pastebin tool built using Python and Django. The issue lies in the expires parameter of the dpaste API, which is susceptible to POST Reflected XSS attacks. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to inject and execute malicious JavaScript code in a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities. The vulnerability is present in dpaste versions older than v3.8. There are no known workarounds, and the only effective remediation is to upgrade to the latest version. Users are strongly urged to apply the patch as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.
Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.
Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations
Prioritize, Pinpoint, and Act to Prevent Vulnerability Exploits with Recorded Future
- Gain complete coverage of your cyber, third party, and physical attack surface
- Proactively mitigate threats before they turn into costly attacks
- Make fast, effective, data-driven decisions