How severe is CVE-2023-49801?

CVE-2023-49801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-49801 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49801?

CVE-2023-49801 affects Lifplatforms Lif Auth Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49801?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-49801 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49801 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53713.

When was CVE-2023-49801 published?

CVE-2023-49801 was published on 2024-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49801

CVE-2023-49801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lifplatforms Lif Auth Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53713
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Lifplatforms Lif Auth Server
Published: 2024-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lif Auth Server is a server for validating logins, managing information, and account recovery for Lif Accounts. The issue relates to the `get_pfp` and `get_banner` routes on Auth Server. The issue is that there is no check to ensure that the file that Auth Server is receiving through these URLs is correct. This could allow an attacker access to files they shouldn't have access to. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49801?: Lif Auth Server is a server for validating logins, managing information, and account recovery for Lif Accounts. The issue relates to the `get_pfp` and `get_banner` routes on Auth Server. The issue is that there is no check to ensure that the file that Auth Server is receiving through these URLs is correct. This could allow an attacker access to files they shouldn't have access to. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-49801?: CVE-2023-49801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-49801 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49801?: CVE-2023-49801 affects Lifplatforms Lif Auth Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49801?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49801 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49801 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53713.
When was CVE-2023-49801 published?: CVE-2023-49801 was published on 2024-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lifplatforms:lif_auth_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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