CVE-2023-6671: Cross-Site Request Forgery on OPEN JOURNAL SYSTEMS

Published Dec 11, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability has been discovered on OJS, that consists in a CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attack that forces an end user to execute unwanted actions on a web application in which they're currently authenticated.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Openjournalsystems Open Journal Systems=3.3.0.13

Remediation

Information

There is no reported solution at this time.

Event History

Dec 11, 2023
CVE Published
01:53 PM
Data Sourced
01:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6671?

CVE-2023-6671 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized actions from authenticated users.

2

How does CVE-2023-6671 affect Open Journal Systems?

CVE-2023-6671 can be exploited through CSRF attacks, allowing unauthorized actions to be executed by an authenticated user in Open Journal Systems.

3

How do I fix CVE-2023-6671?

To mitigate CVE-2023-6671, it is recommended to update Open Journal Systems to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

4

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-6671?

Yes, the developers of Open Journal Systems are expected to release a security patch to fix CVE-2023-6671.

5

What steps can I take to prevent CSRF attacks like CVE-2023-6671?

To prevent CSRF attacks, implement anti-CSRF tokens and ensure secure user authentication mechanisms are in place.

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