CVE-2023-50693

An issue in Jester v.0.6.0 and before allows a remote attacker to send a malicious crafted request

Critical · published January 19, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can send a crafted request to Jester versions 0.6.0 and earlier, breaking in like an uninvited guest slipping through a gaping door! 🔥 Think of Jester as a restaurant that lets anyone walk into the kitchen without a password. If a crafty diner can place unauthorized orders, they could ruin the entire dinner service! With this vulnerability, a malicious request could lead to unauthorized actions, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking down the entire service. This could be absolutely devastating for users and the system's reputation!

Put simply

Think of Jester as a restaurant that lets anyone walk into the kitchen without a password. If a crafty diner can place unauthorized orders, they could ruin the entire dinner service! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit Jester by sending specifically crafted requests, bypassing security protocols and gaining unauthorized access.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a malicious request could lead to unauthorized actions, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking down the entire service. This could be absolutely devastating for users and the system's reputation! Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade to Jester version 0.6.1 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review security measures to ensure that all incoming requests are properly authenticated and validated. You've got this! With a quick update, you’ll have the system secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01017 · 63.0th percentile
Published
2024-01-19T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 JAN 00:00Z
    An issue in Jester v.0.6.0 and before allows a remote attacker to send a malicious crafted request
    cvelistv5