CVE-2023-2979: Abstrium Pydio Cells User Creation access control

Published May 30, 2023

Updated

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Abstrium Pydio Cells 4.2.0. This affects an unknown part of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.2.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-230211.

Other sources

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Abstrium Pydio Cells 4.2.0. This affects an unknown part of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 4.2.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-230211.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Abstrium Pydio Cells=4.2.0

Event History

May 30, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

02:15 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2979?

CVE-2023-2979 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

What component is affected by CVE-2023-2979?

CVE-2023-2979 affects the User Creation Handler component of Abstrium Pydio Cells 4.2.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-2979?

CVE-2023-2979 involves improper access controls.

Can CVE-2023-2979 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-2979 can be exploited remotely.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2979?

To fix CVE-2023-2979, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Pydio Cells.