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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-3221
CVE-2022-3221:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability was identified in the GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb versions prior to 2.4.3. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on September 15, 2022, affecting the rdiffweb application's profile SSH keys functionality (CVE List).
Technical details
The vulnerability was present in the SSH key management functionality of rdiffweb's user profile section. The issue allowed potential CSRF attacks due to insufficient protection in the form submission process for SSH key management operations (GitHub Commit).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this CSRF vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions in the context of an authenticated user's session, specifically targeting the SSH key management functionality (CVE List).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was patched in rdiffweb version 2.4.3, released on September 14, 2022. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to this version or later to address the security issue. The fix implemented proper CSRF protection mechanisms for the SSH key management functionality (GitHub Commit).
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