CVE-2023-42808: Common Voice Cross-site Scripting vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 04 2023(Updated: )
Common Voice is the web app for Mozilla Common Voice, a platform for collecting speech donations in order to create public domain datasets for training voice recognition-related tools. Version 1.88.2 is vulnerable to reflected Cross-Site Scripting given that user-controlled data flows to a path expression (path of a network request). This issue may lead to reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the context of Common Voice’s server origin. As of time of publication, it is unknown whether any patches or workarounds exist.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Common Voice | =1.88.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/mozilla/common-voice/blob/9d6ffd755e29b81918b86b9f5218b9c27d9c1c1a/server/src/fetch-legal-document.ts#LL21-L62C2
- https://github.com/mozilla/common-voice/blob/9d6ffd755e29b81918b86b9f5218b9c27d9c1c1a/server/src/server.ts#L214
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2023-026_Common_Voice/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42808?
CVE-2023-42808 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Common Voice version 1.88.2 that allows for reflected Cross-Site Scripting.
How severe is CVE-2023-42808?
CVE-2023-42808 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How does CVE-2023-42808 affect Mozilla Common Voice?
CVE-2023-42808 affects Mozilla Common Voice version 1.88.2 by allowing user-controlled data to flow to a vulnerable path, leading to reflected Cross-Site Scripting.
What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)?
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability where an attacker injects malicious scripts into a trusted website, which are then executed by the victim's browser.
How can I fix CVE-2023-42808 in Mozilla Common Voice 1.88.2?
To fix CVE-2023-42808 in Mozilla Common Voice 1.88.2, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches or updates provided by Mozilla and ensure proper validation and sanitization of user-controlled data to prevent Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
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