#VU84827 Improper access control in MeterSphere - CVE-2023-35937

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84827

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35937

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MeterSphere
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: MeterSphere

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and access API methods available to space or project administrators.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MeterSphere: 2.0.0, 2.0.1 - 2.8.1, 2.1.0 - 2.10.1-lts, 2.1.1, 2.2.0, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.3.0, 2.3.1, 2.4.0

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External links
https://github.com/metersphere/metersphere/security/advisories/GHSA-7xj3-qrx5-524r

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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