CVE-2023-5899

Summary

CVE-2023-5899 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib before version 3.3.0-16. This issue allows an attacker to submit malicious requests on behalf of a user who is currently authenticated to the application, potentially leading to unintended actions such as data modification or account takeover. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking the victim into clicking a specially crafted link or visiting a malicious website. Successful exploitation could result in serious security consequences, making it crucial for users to update their software to the latest version as soon as possible.

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