CVE-2023-7038

Public Exploit
automad User Creation cross-site request forgery

Description

A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /dashboard?controller=UserCollection::createUser of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248687. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: n/a automad
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.248687 permissions required vdb entry third party advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248687 permissions required signature third party advisory
https://github.com/screetsec/VDD/tree/main/Automad%20CMS/Cross-Site%20Request%20Forgery%20(CSRF) third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7038?
CVE-2023-7038 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-7038?
To fix CVE-2023-7038, 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-2023-7038 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-7038 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-7038?
CVE-2023-7038 affects n/a automad.
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