CVE-2023-51697: Audiobookshelf vulnerable to Blind SSRF in `podcastUtils.js`

Published Dec 27, 2023
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Updated

Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. Prior to 2.7.0, Audiobookshelf is vulnerable to unauthenticated blind server-side request (SSRF) vulnerability in podcastUtils.js. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 2.7.0. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Audiobookshelf Audiobookshelf<2.7.0

Event History

Dec 27, 2023
CVE Published
05:26 PM
Data Sourced
05:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51697?

CVE-2023-51697 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51697?

To fix CVE-2023-51697, upgrade Audiobookshelf to version 2.7.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-51697?

CVE-2023-51697 is an unauthenticated blind server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

4

Which versions of Audiobookshelf are affected by CVE-2023-51697?

The affected versions of Audiobookshelf are all versions prior to 2.7.0.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-51697?

There are no known workarounds to mitigate CVE-2023-51697, so upgrading is recommended.

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