CVE-2023-41338

Vulnerability in Ctx.IsFromLocal() in gofiber

Description

Fiber is an Express inspired web framework built in the go language. Versions of gofiber prior to 2.49.2 did not properly restrict access to localhost. This issue impacts users of our project who rely on the `ctx.IsFromLocal` method to restrict access to localhost requests. If exploited, it could allow unauthorized access to resources intended only for localhost. Setting `X-Forwarded-For: 127.0.0.1` in a request from a foreign host, will result in true for `ctx.IsFromLocal`. Access is limited to the scope of the affected process. This issue has been patched in version `2.49.2` with commit `b8c9ede6`. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds to remediate this vulnerability without upgrading to the patched version.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: gofiber fiber
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41338?
CVE-2023-41338 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-41338?
To fix CVE-2023-41338, 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-2023-41338 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-41338 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-2023-41338?
CVE-2023-41338 affects gofiber fiber.
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