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CVE-2023-31138

7.1 · HIGH

DHIS2 Core contains the service layer and Web API for DHIS2, an information system for data capture.

Published May 9, 2023CWE-284EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2023-31138 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 9, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

DHIS2 Core contains the service layer and Web API for DHIS2, an information system for data capture. Starting in the 2.36 branch and prior to versions 2.37.9.1, 2.38.3.1, and 2.39.1.2, using object model traversal in the payload of a PATCH request, authenticated users with write access to an object may be able to modify related objects that they should not have access to. DHIS2 implementers should upgrade to a supported version of DHIS2 to receive a patch: 2.37.9.1, 2.38.3.1, or 2.39.1.2. It is possible to work around this issue by blocking all PATCH requests on a reverse proxy, but this may cause some issues with the functionality of built-in applications using legacy PATCH requests.

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

GitHubgithub.com/dhis2/dhis2-core/security/advisories/GHSA-pwvw-4m67-f4g2GitHubgithub.com/dhis2/dhis2-releases/blob/master/releases/2.37/ReleaseNote-2.37.9.1.mdGitHubgithub.com/dhis2/dhis2-releases/blob/master/releases/2.38/ReleaseNote-2.38.3.1.mdGitHubgithub.com/dhis2/dhis2-releases/blob/master/releases/2.39/ReleaseNote-2.39.1.2.mdGitHubgithub.com/dhis2/dhis2-core/security/advisories/GHSA-pwvw-4m67-f4g2GitHubgithub.com/dhis2/dhis2-releases/blob/master/releases/2.37/ReleaseNote-2.37.9.1.mdGitHubgithub.com/dhis2/dhis2-releases/blob/master/releases/2.38/ReleaseNote-2.38.3.1.mdGitHubgithub.com/dhis2/dhis2-releases/blob/master/releases/2.39/ReleaseNote-2.39.1.2.md

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31138?

CVE-2023-31138 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 9, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-31138?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, 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-2023-31138?

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-2023-31138?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-31138 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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