#VU80416 Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Netmaker - CVE-2023-32078

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80416

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32078

CWE-ID: CWE-639

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Netmaker
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: GRAVITL

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the IDOR issue in the user update function. A remote attacker can update the other user's password.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Netmaker: 0.1 - 0.18.5

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External links
https://github.com/gravitl/netmaker/security/advisories/GHSA-256m-j5qw-38f4
https://github.com/gravitl/netmaker/pull/2158
https://github.com/gravitl/netmaker/commit/b3be57c65bf0bbfab43b66853c8e3637a43e2839

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.