CVE-2023-42183
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42183 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. lockss-daemon (aka Classic LOCKSS Daemon) before 1.77.3 performs post-Unicode normalization, which may allow bypass of intended access restrictions, such as when U+1FEF is converted to a backtick.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lockss-daemon (aka Classic LOCKSS Daemon) before 1.77.3 performs post-Unicode normalization, which may allow bypass of intended access restrictions, such as when U+1FEF is converted to a backtick.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lockss | Classic Lockss Daemon | < 1.77.3 |
References
- https://github.com/lockss/lockss-daemon/security/advisories/GHSA-mgqj-hphf-9588Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/lockss/lockss-daemon/security/advisories/GHSA-mgqj-hphf-9588Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42183?
lockss-daemon (aka Classic LOCKSS Daemon) before 1.77.3 performs post-Unicode normalization, which may allow bypass of intended access restrictions, such as when U+1FEF is converted to a backtick.
How severe is CVE-2023-42183?
CVE-2023-42183 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42183?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-42183?
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