Vulnerability Description
Wagtail is an open source content management system built on Django. A user with a limited-permission editor account for the Wagtail admin can make a direct URL request to the admin view that handles bulk actions on user accounts. While authentication rules prevent the user from making any changes, the error message discloses the display names of user accounts, and by modifying URL parameters, the user can retrieve the display name for any user. The vulnerability is not exploitable by an ordinary site visitor without access to the Wagtail admin. Patched versions have been released as Wagtail 4.1.8 (LTS), 5.0.5 and 5.1.3. The fix is also included in Release Candidate 1 of the forthcoming Wagtail 5.2 release. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Torchbox | Wagtail | < 4.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/wagtail/wagtail/commit/bc96aed6ac53f998b2f4c4bf97e2d4f5fe337ePatch
- https://github.com/wagtail/wagtail/security/advisories/GHSA-fc75-58r8-rm3hVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/wagtail/wagtail/commit/bc96aed6ac53f998b2f4c4bf97e2d4f5fe337ePatch
- https://github.com/wagtail/wagtail/security/advisories/GHSA-fc75-58r8-rm3hVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-45809?
CVE-2023-45809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW). Wagtail is an open source content management system built on Django. A user with a limited-permission editor account for the Wagtail admin can make a direct URL request to the admin view that handles ...
How severe is CVE-2023-45809?
CVE-2023-45809 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-45809?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Torchbox Wagtail.