CVE-2023-49095

nexkey allows arbitrary users to impersonate any remote user due to missing signature validation

Description

nexkey is a microblogging platform. Insufficient validation of ActivityPub requests received in inbox could allow any user to impersonate another user in certain circumstances. This issue has been patched in version 12.122.2.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.28%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: nexryai nexkey
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nexryai/nexkey/security/advisories/GHSA-fpxw-rw9v-2gmx third party advisory patch
https://github.com/nexryai/nexkey/commit/b96da0eac5a1e75abba94cf926f1251842829bab patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49095?
CVE-2023-49095 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49095?
To fix CVE-2023-49095, 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-2023-49095 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-49095 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-2023-49095?
CVE-2023-49095 affects nexryai nexkey.
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