CVE-2023-49801: Lif Auth Server is a server for validating logins, managing information, and account recovery for Lif Accounts

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49801?

lif auth server: upgrade to 1.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49801 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49801 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-49801 affect?

CVE-2023-49801 affects lif auth server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). 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 th

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-49801?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-49801 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.2) affecting lif auth server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-23
Published	2024-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: lifplatforms

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-12 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lifplatforms lif auth server UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.0

Fixed in: 1.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lif-auth-server || rpm -q lif-auth-server || lif-auth-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade lif-auth-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lif-auth-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-49801?

lif auth server: upgrade to 1.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49801 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49801 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-49801 affect?

CVE-2023-49801 affects lif auth server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). 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 th

How urgent is CVE-2023-49801?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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