GHSA-jq57-3w7p-vwvv
HIGHDocassemble unauthorized access through URL manipulation
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Description
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to information on the system through URL manipulation. It affects versions 1.4.53 to 1.4.96.
Patches
The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.4.97 of the master branch. The Docker image on docker.io has been patched.
Workarounds
If upgrading is not possible, manually apply the changes of 97f77dc and restart the server.
Credit
The vulnerability was discovered by Riyush Ghimire (@richighimi).
For more information
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Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | docassemble-webapp | ≥ 1.4.53&&< 1.4.97 | 1.4.97 |
| 🐍PyPI | docassemble-base | ≥ 1.4.53&&< 1.4.97 | 1.4.97 |
Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for docassemble-webapp. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Fix
Update docassemble-webapp to 1.4.97 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-jq57-3w7p-vwvv is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-jq57-3w7p-vwvv is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-jq57-3w7p-vwvv. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-jq57-3w7p-vwvv in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-jq57-3w7p-vwvv across PyPI dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.