CVE-2023-49785
9.1 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2023-49785 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting nextchat nextchat. It was published on March 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
NextChat, also known as ChatGPT-Next-Web, is a cross-platform chat user interface for use with ChatGPT. Versions 2.11.2 and prior are vulnerable to server-side request forgery and cross-site scripting. This vulnerability enables read access to internal HTTP endpoints but also write access using HTTP POST, PUT, and other methods. Attackers can also use this vulnerability to mask their source IP by forwarding malicious traffic intended for other Internet targets through these open proxies. As of time of publication, no patch is available, but other mitigation strategies are available. Users may avoid exposing the application to the public internet or, if exposing the application to the internet, ensure it is an isolated network with no access to any other internal resources.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nextchat. Update nextchat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| nextchat | nextchat | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-49785?
CVE-2023-49785 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting nextchat nextchat. It was published on March 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2023-49785?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-49785?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nextchat. Update nextchat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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