CVE-2023-36816: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) at Account creation in 2FAuth

Published Jul 3, 2023
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Updated

2FA is a Web app to manage Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) accounts and generate their security codes. Cross site scripting (XSS) injection can be done via the account/service field. This was tested in docker-compose environment. This vulnerability has been patched in version 4.0.3.

Affected Software

1 affected component
2FAuth 2FAuth<4.0.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade 2FAuth to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0.3

Event History

Jul 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36816?

CVE-2023-36816 has a severity rating that can vary based on the context of exposure, but it is recognized as a significant cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-36816?

To fix CVE-2023-36816, update to version 4.0.3 or later of the 2FAuth application.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-36816?

CVE-2023-36816 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) injection vulnerability affecting the service/account field in the 2FAuth web application.

4

In which versions is CVE-2023-36816 present?

CVE-2023-36816 is present in all versions of 2FAuth prior to version 4.0.3.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-36816?

There is no specific workaround; the recommended action is to upgrade to the patched version 4.0.3.

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