CVE-2023-50256: froxlor Input Validation Flaw — Exploit

Description

Froxlor is open source server administration software. Prior to version 2.1.2, it was possible to submit the registration form with the essential fields, such as the username and password, left intentionally blank. This inadvertent omission allowed for a bypass of the mandatory field requirements (e.g. surname, company name) established by the system. Version 2.1.2 fixes this issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
froxlor	froxlor	< 2.1.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor/commit/4b1846883d4828962add91bd844596d89a9c7cac https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor/security/advisories/GHSA-625g-fm5w-w7w4 https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor/commit/4b1846883d4828962add91bd844596d89a9c7cac https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor/security/advisories/GHSA-625g-fm5w-w7w4

Exploits

https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor/security/advisories/GHSA-625g-fm5w-w7w4 https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/80028768/289675319-81ae8ebe-1308-4ee3-bedb-43cdc40da474.mp4 https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor/security/advisories/GHSA-625g-fm5w-w7w4 https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/80028768/289675319-81ae8ebe-1308-4ee3-bedb-43cdc40da474.mp4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50256? +

Froxlor is open source server administration software. Prior to version 2.1.2, it was possible to submit the registration form with the essential fields, such as the username and password, left intentionally blank. This inadvertent omission allowed for a bypass of the mandatory field requirements (e.g. surname, company name) established by the system. Version 2.1.2 fixes this issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-50256? +

CVE-2023-50256 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50256? +

CVE-2023-50256 affects products from froxlor, specifically: froxlor. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50256? +

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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