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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-2591
CVE-2023-2591:
PHP vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in GitHub repository nilsteampassnet/teampass versions prior to 3.0.7. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on May 9, 2023, affecting the item label field in the TeamPass password manager application (Debian Tracker).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the item label field. The issue was addressed in version 3.0.7 by implementing proper sanitization using DOMPurify with restricted profiles, specifically disabling HTML, SVG, and SVG filters (GitHub Commit).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to execute malicious scripts through the item label field, potentially compromising user data or performing unauthorized actions within the TeamPass application (Debian Tracker).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in TeamPass version 3.0.7. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later. The fix implements stricter input sanitization using DOMPurify with specific security profiles that disable HTML, SVG, and SVG filters (GitHub Commit).
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