rdiffweb CSRF vulnerability in profile's SSH keys can lead to unauthorized access
rdiffweb prior to 2.4.3 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). While adding SSH public keys to the profile, the server accepts the GET request, which results in adding an SSH public key to the profile and leads to unauthorized access to the system and backups. Version 2.4.3 contains a patch for this issue.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | rdiffweb | < 2.4.3 | 2.4.3 |
References
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/1fa1aac9-b16a-4a70-a7da-960b3908ae1d
- https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb/commit/9125f5a2d918fed0f3fc1c86fa94cd1779ed9f73
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vq4h-xrwc-m639
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3221
- https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/rdiffweb/PYSEC-2022-278.yaml
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-352- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
rdiffweb- Disclosed
- 15.09.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:20
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2022-278 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-vq4h-xrwc-m639 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: rdiffweb
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 43
- First → latest
- 09.2022 05.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 10
- High 17
- Medium 15
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 40
- 2023: 2
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 1
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