Vulnerability Description
The Twitter Recommendation Algorithm through ec83d01 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (reduction of reputation score) by arranging for multiple Twitter accounts to coordinate negative signals regarding a target account, such as unfollowing, muting, blocking, and reporting, as exploited in the wild in March and April 2023. NOTE: Vendor states that allowing users to unfollow, mute, block, and report tweets and accounts and the impact of these negative engagements on Twitter’s ranking algorithm is a conscious design decision, rather than a security vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendation Algorithm | <= 2023-03-31 |
References
- https://github.com/twitter/the-algorithm/issues/1386Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/twitter/the-algorithm/tree/ec83d01dcaebf369444d75ed04b3625a0aProduct
- https://steventey.com/blog/twitter-algorithmProduct
- https://twitter.com/Kaptain_Kobold/status/1642379706925477888Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/aakashg0/status/1641976913165180929Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1642324821324230657Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/twitter/the-algorithm/issues/1386Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/twitter/the-algorithm/tree/ec83d01dcaebf369444d75ed04b3625a0aProduct
- https://steventey.com/blog/twitter-algorithmProduct
- https://twitter.com/Kaptain_Kobold/status/1642379706925477888Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/aakashg0/status/1641976913165180929Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1642324821324230657Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-29218?
CVE-2023-29218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Twitter Recommendation Algorithm through ec83d01 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (reduction of reputation score) by arranging for multiple Twitter accounts to coordinate negative sig...
How severe is CVE-2023-29218?
CVE-2023-29218 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-29218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Twitter Recommendation Algorithm.