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Advisory 2023-06/01 Algorithm Confusion Vulnerability in PHP Library

Vulnerability typeAlgorithm Confusion
Severity factors

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.1 with a critical severity rating.

Versions affectedFileCloud Versions 22.1 and earlier
Version fixedFileCloud Version 23.1. and later

Description

In versions of the Firebase PHP-JWT package earlier than 6.0.0, an algorithm confusion issue in the Key ID header allows an attacker to possibly forge tokens, causing the the key to validate them.

Fix

These vulnerabilities have been fixed in FileCloud version 23.1.0.22595 which upgrades PHP to version 8.2, which includes a version of Firebase PHP-JWT above 6.0.0.

What you should do to fix this vulnerability

  • If you are using FileCloud Server, it is recommended that you update to the latest version, which is 23.1.0.22595 or greater. This will resolve the issue.
  • If you are using FileCloud Online, your site has already been updated to the latest version.

If you have any questions about this advisory, please contact FileCloud support.