rdiffweb CSRF vulnerability in admin area can lead to deletion of repositories and users
Published Sep 17, 2022 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-cw2v-wv4g-w4p6, PYSEC-2022-281
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
rdiffweb CSRF vulnerability in admin area can lead to deletion of repositories and users
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QFinch assessment
rdiffweb prior to 2.4.5 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can use it to delete repositories and users.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- GHSA-cw2v-wv4g-w4p6, PYSEC-2022-281
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Sep 17, 2022 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026