CVE-2023-4714
Published: 01 September 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-4714 is a medium-severity Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (CWE-200) vulnerability in Playtube Playtube. Its CVSS base score is 4.3 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 0.4% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2023-4714 is an information disclosure vulnerability in PlayTube version 3.0.1, specifically in the Redirect Handler component. The issue stems from improper handling that allows manipulation to expose sensitive data and is tracked under CWE-200 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3.
Remote attackers with authenticated access can exploit the flaw over the network to retrieve limited information without requiring user interaction. The attack vector requires low attack complexity and affects the confidentiality of the application.
Public references, including a PacketStorm advisory and VulDB entries, document the issue but contain no vendor-supplied patches or mitigation guidance; the vendor was notified prior to disclosure and did not respond. The associated EPSS score remains elevated near its recorded peak of 0.915 with no indicated rise from a low baseline.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-54562
Vulnerability details
A vulnerability was found in PlayTube 3.0.1 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Redirect Handler. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. The attack may be initiated remotely. The identifier VDB-238577 was assigned to…
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this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Automated marking applies security attributes to system outputs, making it harder for attackers to exploit unmarked sensitive information leading to unauthorized exposure.
Proper attribute retention and permitted-value enforcement limits unauthorized actors from accessing sensitive information lacking correct labels.
Prevents unauthorized exposure of sensitive information by prohibiting untrusted external systems from processing or storing it.
By enforcing authorization matching prior to sharing, the control reduces the risk of exposing sensitive information to unauthorized actors.
Review and removal of nonpublic information from publicly accessible systems directly prevents exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
Data mining protection mechanisms detect and block unauthorized bulk extraction of sensitive data, directly mitigating exposure to unauthorized actors.
Literacy training teaches users to recognize and avoid actions that result in unauthorized exposure of sensitive information.
Retaining and monitoring training records confirms personnel have completed privacy and security awareness training on handling sensitive data, reducing the chance of unauthorized exposure due to lack of knowledge.