CVE-2023-5898

Summary

CVE-2023-5898 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib before version 3.3.0-16. An attacker could exploit this flaw to force authenticated users to perform unintended actions, such as modifying their account settings or making unauthorized transactions. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation, allowing malicious requests to be submitted on behalf of the victim. This issue poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals using the affected software, and it is recommended that users upgrade to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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