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CVE-2022-0273:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-0273 is a security vulnerability identified in Pypi calibreweb versions prior to 0.6.16. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in January 2022, affecting the access control mechanisms in the software (NVD, Debian).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Access Control issue in the calibreweb software. The issue specifically relates to the public shelf creation functionality, where the access control checks were not properly implemented, allowing unauthorized creation of public shelves (GitHub).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to create public shelves in the calibreweb system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to content and bypass of intended access control restrictions (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in calibreweb version 0.6.16. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to address the security issue. The fix includes proper permission checking before allowing the creation of public shelves (Debian).
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