CVE-2023-48054: High severity localstack vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2023
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Updated

Missing SSL certificate validation in localstack allows attackers to eavesdrop on communications between the host and server via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Other sources

Missing SSL certificate validation in localstack v2.3.2 allows attackers to eavesdrop on communications between the host and server via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Affected Software

2 affected components
pip/localstack<=3.0.0
localstack localstack=2.3.2

Event History

Nov 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Advisory Published
06:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-48054?

CVE-2023-48054 is a vulnerability that allows attackers to eavesdrop on communications between the host and server via a man-in-the-middle attack due to missing SSL certificate validation in localstack v2.3.2.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-48054?

CVE-2023-48054 has a severity rating of high (7.4 out of 10).

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-48054?

The affected software is localstack v2.3.2.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-48054?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-48054 by performing a man-in-the-middle attack to eavesdrop on the communication between the host and server.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-48054?

Yes, to fix CVE-2023-48054, update localstack to a version that includes SSL certificate validation.

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