CVE-2023-29218
First published: Mon Apr 03 2023(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** The Twitter Recommendation Algorithm through ec83d01 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (reduction of reputation score) by arranging for multiple Twitter accounts to coordinate negative signals regarding a target account, such as unfollowing, muting, blocking, and reporting, as exploited in the wild in March and April 2023. NOTE: Vendor states that allowing users to unfollow, mute, block, and report tweets and accounts and the impact of these negative engagements on Twitter’s ranking algorithm is a conscious design decision, rather than a security vulnerability.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter Recommendation Algorithm | <=2023-03-31 | |
| <=2023-03-31 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/twitter/the-algorithm/issues/1386
- https://github.com/twitter/the-algorithm/tree/ec83d01dcaebf369444d75ed04b3625a0a645eb9
- https://steventey.com/blog/twitter-algorithm
- https://twitter.com/Kaptain_Kobold/status/1642379706925477888
- https://twitter.com/aakashg0/status/1641976913165180929
- https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1642324821324230657
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29218?
CVE-2023-29218 is disputed and primarily concerns denial of service affecting reputation scores on Twitter.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29218?
There is currently no official fix for CVE-2023-29218, as it is a disputed vulnerability.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2023-29218?
CVE-2023-29218 allows attacks such as coordinated negative actions like unfollowing, muting, blocking, and reporting a target account.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-29218?
CVE-2023-29218 affects the Twitter Recommendation Algorithm versions up to March 31, 2023.
Can CVE-2023-29218 impact individual users on Twitter?
Yes, CVE-2023-29218 can impact individual users by reducing their reputation scores through coordinated attacks.
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