CVE-2023-30843

Payload's hidden fields can be leaked on readable collections

Description

Payload is a free and open source headless content management system. In versions prior to 1.7.0, if a user has access to documents that contain hidden fields or fields they do not have access to, the user could reverse-engineer those values via brute force. Version 1.7.0 contains a patch. As a workaround, write a `beforeOperation` hook to remove `where` queries that attempt to access hidden field data.

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.30%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: payloadcms payload
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/security/advisories/GHSA-35jj-vqcf-f2jf mitigation vendor advisory
https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/releases/tag/v1.7.0 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30843?
CVE-2023-30843 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-30843?
To fix CVE-2023-30843, 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-2023-30843 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-30843 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-2023-30843?
CVE-2023-30843 affects payloadcms payload.
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