CVE-2023-5289: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in rdiffweb
Summary
CVE-2023-5289: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.8.4. Affects rdiffweb across 2 version ranges.
< 2.8.4
< 06f89b43469aae70e8833e55192721523f86c5a2
Fixed in 06f89b43469aae70e8833e55192721523f86c5a2. How to fix ↓
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Background
rdiffweb is a Python package available on PyPI that provides a web interface for managing rdiff-backup repositories. It allows users to browse and restore files from their backups. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-5289 in rdiffweb versions prior to 2.8.4 allows for the allocation of resources without limits or throttling. This can lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial of service attacks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rdiffweb arises from a lack of proper resource management. Without limits or throttling in place, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to exhaust system resources, such as CPU, memory, or network bandwidth. This can result in degraded performance or complete unavailability of the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 7.2.0 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "rdiffweb==7.2.0"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
06f89b43469aae70e8833e55192721523f86c5a2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "rdiffweb==06f89b43469aae70e8833e55192721523f86c5a2"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
The vulnerability in rdiffweb prior to version 2.8.4 allows for the allocation of resources without limits or throttling, potentially leading to denial of service attacks. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update rdiffweb to version 2.8.4 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
rdiffweb is a Python package that provides a web interface for managing rdiff-backup repositories. It allows users to browse and restore files from their backups.
The vulnerability allows for the allocation of resources without limits or throttling, which can lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial of service attacks.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
To fix this vulnerability, update rdiffweb to version 2.8.4 or later by running the command 'pip install --upgrade rdiffweb'.
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of rdiffweb.
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