CVE-2023-40172

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in fobybus/social-media-skeleton

Description

Social media skeleton is an uncompleted/framework social media project implemented using a php, css ,javascript and html. A Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack is a type of malicious attack whereby an attacker tricks a victim into performing an action on a website that they do not intend to do. This can be done by sending the victim a malicious link or by exploiting a vulnerability in the website. Prior to version 1.0.5 Social media skeleton did not properly restrict CSRF attacks. This has been addressed in version 1.0.5 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: fobybus social-media-skeleton
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40172?
CVE-2023-40172 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40172?
To fix CVE-2023-40172, 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-2023-40172 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40172 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-2023-40172?
CVE-2023-40172 affects fobybus social-media-skeleton.
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