Headline
CVE-2023-25569: Potential csrf issue in apollo-portal
Apollo is a configuration management system. Prior to version 2.1.0, a low-privileged user can create a special web page. If an authenticated portal admin visits this page, the page can silently send a request to assign new roles for that user without any confirmation from the Portal admin. Cookie SameSite strategy was set to Lax in version 2.1.0. As a workaround, avoid visiting unknown source pages.
Impact
A low-privileged user can create a special web page. If an authenticated portal admin visits this page, the page can silently send a request to assign new roles for that user without any confirmation from the Portal admin.
Patches
Cookie SameSite strategy was set to Lax in #4664 and was released in v2.1.0.
Workarounds
To fix the potential issue without upgrading, simply follow the advice that does not visit unknown source pages.
References
Apollo Security Guidence
For more information
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### Impact A low-privileged user can create a special web page. If an authenticated portal admin visits this page, the page can silently send a request to assign new roles for that user without any confirmation from the Portal admin. ### Patches Cookie SameSite strategy was set to Lax in #4664 and was released in [v2.1.0](https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/releases/tag/v2.1.0). ### Workarounds To fix the potential issue without upgrading, simply follow the advice that does not visit unknown source pages. ### References [Apollo Security Guidence](https://www.apolloconfig.com/#/en/usage/apollo-user-guide?id=_71-security-related) ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [issue](https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/issues) * Email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])