CVE-2023-50717: nocodb XSS — Exploit & Fix

Description

NocoDB is software for building databases as spreadsheets. Starting in verson 0.202.6 and prior to version 0.202.10, an attacker can upload a html file with malicious content. If user tries to open that file in browser malicious scripts can be executed leading stored cross-site scripting attack. This allows remote attacker to execute JavaScript code in the context of the user accessing the vector. An attacker could have used this vulnerability to execute requests in the name of a logged-in user or potentially collect information about the attacked user by displaying a malicious form. Version 0.202.10 contains a patch for the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nocodb	nocodb	0.202.6 — 0.202.10

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/security/advisories/GHSA-qg73-g3cf-vhhh https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/security/advisories/GHSA-qg73-g3cf-vhhh

Exploits

https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/security/advisories/GHSA-qg73-g3cf-vhhh https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb/security/advisories/GHSA-qg73-g3cf-vhhh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50717? +

NocoDB is software for building databases as spreadsheets. Starting in verson 0.202.6 and prior to version 0.202.10, an attacker can upload a html file with malicious content. If user tries to open that file in browser malicious scripts can be executed leading stored cross-site scripting attack. This allows remote attacker to execute JavaScript code in the context of the user accessing the vector. An attacker could have used this vulnerability to execute requests in the name of a logged-in user or potentially collect information about the attacked user by displaying a malicious form. Version 0.202.10 contains a patch for the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-50717? +

CVE-2023-50717 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50717? +

CVE-2023-50717 affects products from nocodb, specifically: nocodb. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50717? +

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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