CVE-2023-40020

CRITICAL

PrivateUploader < 3.2.49 - Improper Authentication in Admin Controller

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

PrivateUploader is an open source image hosting server written in Vue and TypeScript. In affected versions `app/routes/v3/admin.controller.ts` did not correctly verify whether the user was an administrator (High Level) or moderator (Low Level) causing the request to continue processing. The response would be a 403 with ADMIN_ONLY, however, next() would call leading to any updates/changes in the route to process. This issue has been addressed in version 3.2.49. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 9.9
EPSS 0.0040
EPSS Percentile 31.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-287
Status published
Products (1)
troplo/privateuploader < 3.2.49
Published Aug 14, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026