CVE-2023-30961 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

This article provides an overview of CVE-2023-30961, a vulnerability in Palantir Gotham UI that could lead to incorrect data classification.

Understanding CVE-2023-30961

Palantir Gotham UI bug that could lead to incorrect data classification.

What is CVE-2023-30961?

Palantir Gotham was found to be vulnerable to a bug where under certain circumstances, the frontend could have applied an incorrect classification to a newly created property or link.

The Impact of CVE-2023-30961

In applications, particularly web applications, access to functionality is mitigated by an authorization framework. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information and compromise the entire application.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-30961

This section covers the technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The product does not follow certain coding rules for development, leading to weaknesses or increased vulnerabilities.

Affected Systems and Versions

Palantir Gotham FE Bundle: Versions less than 100.30230706.22, 100.30230702.0, 100.30230702.24, 100.30230704.15
Palantir Titanium Browser App Bundle: Version 100.30230706.20

Exploitation Mechanism

Under specific circumstances, the frontend could misclassify newly created properties or links, potentially granting unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2023-30961.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected Palantir products to the latest versions.
Implement proper ACL configurations to control access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly audit and review code to ensure adherence to secure coding practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Palantir and promptly apply patches to secure your systems.