CVE-2023-27578: Galaxy vulnerable to unauthorized modification of pages/visualizations due to insufficient permission check
First published: Mon Mar 20 2023(Updated: )
Galaxy is an open-source platform for data analysis. All supported versions of Galaxy are affected prior to 22.01, 22.05, and 23.0 are affected by an insufficient permission check. Unsupported versions are likely affected as far back as the functionality of Visualizations/Pages exists. Due to this issue, an attacker can modify or delete any Galaxy Visualization or Galaxy Page given they know the encoded ID of it. Additionally, they can copy or import any Galaxy Visualization given they know the encoded ID of it. Patches are available for versions 22.01, 22.05, and 23.0. For the changes to take effect, you must restart all Galaxy server processes. There are no supported workarounds.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxyproject Galaxy | <22.01 |
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Reference Links
- https://depot.galaxyproject.org/patch/GX-2022-0002/modify_pages_viz-release_22.01.patch
- https://depot.galaxyproject.org/patch/GX-2022-0002/modify_pages_viz-release_22.05.patch
- https://depot.galaxyproject.org/patch/GX-2022-0002/modify_pages_viz-release_23.0.patch
- https://github.com/galaxyproject/galaxy/security/advisories/GHSA-j8q2-r4g5-f22j
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-27578?
CVE-2023-27578 is a vulnerability in the Galaxy platform for data analysis that allows for an insufficient permission check.
Which versions of Galaxy are affected?
All supported versions of Galaxy prior to 22.01, 22.05, and 23.0 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-27578?
The severity of CVE-2023-27578 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How can I fix CVE-2023-27578?
To fix CVE-2023-27578, update your Galaxy installation to version 22.01, 22.05, or 23.0, or apply the provided patches.
What are the references for CVE-2023-27578?
The references for CVE-2023-27578 are: [Patch for release 22.01](https://depot.galaxyproject.org/patch/GX-2022-0002/modify_pages_viz-release_22.01.patch), [Patch for release 22.05](https://depot.galaxyproject.org/patch/GX-2022-0002/modify_pages_viz-release_22.05.patch), [Patch for release 23.0](https://depot.galaxyproject.org/patch/GX-2022-0002/modify_pages_viz-release_23.0.patch).
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