SB2023050117 - Improper certificate validation in CPAN GitLab API



SB2023050117 - Improper certificate validation in CPAN GitLab API

Published: May 1, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023050117
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31485)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to missing verification of the TLS certificate when connecting to a GitLab server. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack and trick the application into downloading a malicious file.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.