An issue was discovered in pretix before 2023.7.1. Incorrect parsing of configuration files causes the application to trust unchecked X-Forwarded-For headers even though it has not been configured to
An issue was discovered in pretix before 2023.7.1. Incorrect parsing of configuration files causes the application to trust unchecked X-Forwarded-For headers even though it has not been configured to do so. This can lead to IP address spoofing by users of the application.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | pretix | < 2023.7.1 | 2023.7.1 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-44463
- https://github.com/pretix/pretix/commit/ccdce2ccb8207b82501af3c03f50abc0f819b469
- https://github.com/pretix/pretix
- https://github.com/pretix/pretix/compare/v2023.7.0...v2023.7.1
- https://github.com/pretix/pretix/tags
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pretix/PYSEC-2023-187.yaml
- https://pretix.eu/about/en/blog/20230911-release-2023-7-1
- https://pretix.eu/about/en/ticketing
- https://pretix.eu/about/en/blog/20230911-release-2023-7-1/
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j9gq-w73w-9h6c
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-290- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
pretix- Disclosed
- 02.10.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:20
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-j9gq-w73w-9h6c - CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2023-187 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: pretix
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
- 11
- First → latest
- 03.2023 05.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 2
- Medium 6
- Low 3
Disclosures per year
- 2023: 3
- 2024: 2
- 2025: 3
- 2026: 3
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