CVE-2023-5900

CVSS 3.1 Score 4.3 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Nov 7, 2023
Updated: Jan 21, 2024
CWE ID 352

Summary

CVE-2023-5900 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib before version 3.3.0-16. Attackers can exploit this issue by tricking users into making unintended actions on the targeted site, such as changing account settings or transferring funds, by convincing them to click on a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability lies in the lack of proper CSRF protection mechanisms in the affected repository. Users are advised to update to the latest version of pkp-lib to mitigate the risk.

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