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CVE-2023-27160

7.2 · HIGH

forem up to v2022.11.11 was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /articles/{id}.

Published Mar 31, 2023CWE-918EPSS 1.16%

Overview

CVE-2023-27160 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 31, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

forem up to v2022.11.11 was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /articles/{id}. This vulnerability allows attackers to access network resources and sensitive information via a crafted POST request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgist.github.com/b33t1e/6172286862a4486b5888f3cbbdc6316dGitHubgithub.com/forem/foremRefnotes.sjtu.edu.cn/s/MUUhEymt7GitHubgist.github.com/b33t1e/6172286862a4486b5888f3cbbdc6316dGitHubgithub.com/forem/foremRefnotes.sjtu.edu.cn/s/MUUhEymt7GitHubgist.github.com/b33t1e/6172286862a4486b5888f3cbbdc6316d

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27160?

CVE-2023-27160 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 31, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-27160?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-27160?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-27160?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-27160 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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