CVE-2023-5588

Summary

CVE-2023-5588 is a recently identified vulnerability in the kphrx Pleroma software. The issue lies within the Emoji.Pack function of the lib/pleroma/emoji/pack.ex file, where a path traversal vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the argument name. This attack requires a high level of complexity, making it difficult to execute. The software does not use versioning, leaving uncertain the impact on specific releases. A patch with the identifier 2c795094535537a8607cc0d3b7f076a609636f40 is available to address this issue. It is strongly advised to apply the patch to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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