CVE-2023-27592

Stored XSS in Miniflux when opening a broken image due to unescaped ServerError in proxy handler

Description

Miniflux is a feed reader. Since v2.0.25, Miniflux will automatically proxy images served over HTTP to prevent mixed content errors. When an outbound request made by the Go HTTP client fails, the `html.ServerError` is returned unescaped without the expected Content Security Policy header added to valid responses. By creating an RSS feed item with the inline description containing an `<img>` tag with a `srcset` attribute pointing to an invalid URL like `http:a<script>alert(1)</script>`, we can coerce the proxy handler into an error condition where the invalid URL is returned unescaped and in full. This results in JavaScript execution on the Miniflux instance as soon as the user is convinced (e.g. by a message in the alt text) to open the broken image. An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a victim Miniflux user when they open a broken image in a crafted RSS feed. This can be used to perform actions on the Miniflux instance as that user and gain administrative access to the Miniflux instance if it is reachable and the victim is an administrator. A patch is available in version 2.0.43. As a workaround sisable image proxy; default value is `http-only`.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: miniflux v2
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27592?
CVE-2023-27592 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27592?
To fix CVE-2023-27592, 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-2023-27592 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-27592 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-2023-27592?
CVE-2023-27592 affects miniflux v2.
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