CVE-2023-39438

Missing Authorization check allows certain operations on CLA Assistant data

Description

A missing authorization check allows an arbitrary authenticated user to perform certain operations through the API of CLA-assistant by executing specific additional steps. This allows an arbitrary authenticated user to read CLA information including information of the persons who signed them as well as custom fields the CLA requester had configured. In addition, an arbitrary authenticated user can update or delete the CLA-configuration for repositories or organizations using CLA-assistant. The stored access tokens for GitHub are not affected, as these are redacted from the API-responses.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: SAP_SE CLA Assistant
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/cla-assistant/cla-assistant/security/advisories/GHSA-gw8p-frwv-25gh vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39438?
CVE-2023-39438 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-39438?
To fix CVE-2023-39438, 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-2023-39438 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-39438 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-2023-39438?
CVE-2023-39438 affects SAP_SE CLA Assistant.
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