CVE-2023-37468

Storing unencrypted LDAP passwords in feedbacksystem

Description

Feedbacksystem is a personalized feedback system for students using artificial intelligence. Passwords of users using LDAP login are stored in clear text in the database. The LDAP users password is passed unencrypted in the LoginController.scala and stored in the database when logging in for the first time. Users using only local login or the cas login are not affected. This issue has been patched in version 1.19.2.

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: thm-mni-ii feedbacksystem
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/thm-mni-ii/feedbacksystem/security/advisories/GHSA-g28r-8wg3-7349 vendor advisory
https://github.com/thm-mni-ii/feedbacksystem/commit/8d896125263e1efb1b70990987c7704426325bcf patch
https://github.com/thm-mni-ii/feedbacksystem/releases/tag/v1.9.2 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37468?
CVE-2023-37468 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37468?
To fix CVE-2023-37468, 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-2023-37468 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37468 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-2023-37468?
CVE-2023-37468 affects thm-mni-ii feedbacksystem.
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