CVE-2023-39655: couchauth Injection (CVSS 9.6)

Description

A host header injection vulnerability exists in the NPM package @perfood/couch-auth versions <= 0.20.0. By sending a specially crafted host header in the forgot password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which, once clicked, lead to an attacker-controlled server and thus leak the password reset token. This may allow an attacker to reset other users' passwords and take over their accounts.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.6

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-74 CWE-74

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
perfood	couchauth	< 0.20.0

References

Other References

https://github.com/dub-flow/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2023-39655 https://www.npmjs.com/package/%40perfood/couch-auth https://github.com/dub-flow/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2023-39655 https://www.npmjs.com/package/%40perfood/couch-auth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39655? +

A host header injection vulnerability exists in the NPM package @perfood/couch-auth versions <= 0.20.0. By sending a specially crafted host header in the forgot password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which, once clicked, lead to an attacker-controlled server and thus leak the password reset token. This may allow an attacker to reset other users' passwords and take over their accounts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-39655? +

CVE-2023-39655 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39655? +

CVE-2023-39655 affects products from perfood, specifically: couchauth. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-39655? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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