High · published December 8, 2025
🚨 A single crafted request is all it takes for unauthorized attackers to create any user account they want in usememos memos v0.25.2! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone place an order without checking if they have a reservation — chaos ensues when random people start showing up for dinner! 🍽️ With this vulnerability, attackers could flood the system with fake accounts, leading to potential spam, data breaches, or even impersonation. This could not only damage the reputation of the service but also compromise user data stored within it. 😱
Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone place an order without checking if they have a reservation — chaos ensues when random people start showing up for dinner! 🍽️ The flaw lies in the incorrect access control at the /api/v1/user endpoint, allowing attackers to send requests that create arbitrary accounts without proper authorization checks.
With this vulnerability, attackers could flood the system with fake accounts, leading to potential spam, data breaches, or even impersonation. This could not only damage the reputation of the service but also compromise user data stored within it. 😱 To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update to version 0.25.3 or later, which includes improved access controls. Additionally, review your API configuration to ensure it mandates proper authentication for sensitive endpoints. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you're becoming a security hero and keeping your application safe! 💪✨
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| usememos/memos | all versions | — |