CVE-2023-27583

Panindex uses hard coded cyptographic key

Description

PanIndex is a network disk directory index. In Panindex prior to version 3.1.3, a hard-coded JWT key `PanIndex` is used. An attacker can use the hard-coded JWT key to sign JWT token and perform any actions as a user with admin privileges. Version 3.1.3 has a patch for the issue. As a workaround, one may change the JWT key in the source code before compiling the project.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: px-org PanIndex
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/px-org/PanIndex/security/advisories/GHSA-82wq-gmw8-g87v vendor advisory
https://github.com/px-org/PanIndex/commit/f7ec0c5739af055ad3a825a20294a5c01ada3302 patch
https://github.com/px-org/PanIndex/releases/tag/v3.1.3 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27583?
CVE-2023-27583 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27583?
To fix CVE-2023-27583, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-27583 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-27583 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-27583?
CVE-2023-27583 affects px-org PanIndex.
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