CVE-2023-52139

Misskey vulnerable to improper authorization when accessing with third-party application

Description

Misskey is an open source, decentralized social media platform. Third-party applications may be able to access some endpoints or Websocket APIs that are incorrectly specified as [kind](https://github.com/misskey-dev/misskey/blob/406b4bdbe79b5b0b68fcdcb3c4b6e419460a0258/packages/backend/src/server/api/endpoints.ts#L811) or [secure](https://github.com/misskey-dev/misskey/blob/406b4bdbe79b5b0b68fcdcb3c4b6e419460a0258/packages/backend/src/server/api/endpoints.ts#L805) without the user's permission and perform operations such as reading or adding non-public content. As a result, if the user who authenticated the application is an administrator, confidential information such as object storage secret keys and SMTP server passwords will be leaked, and general users can also create invitation codes without permission and leak non-public user information. This is patched in version [2023.12.1](https://github.com/misskey-dev/misskey/commit/c96bc36fedc804dc840ea791a9355d7df0748e64).

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: misskey-dev misskey
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52139?
CVE-2023-52139 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52139?
To fix CVE-2023-52139, 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-2023-52139 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52139 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-2023-52139?
CVE-2023-52139 affects misskey-dev misskey.
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