CVE-2022-0588: Librenms/librenms Missing Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-254q-rqmw-vx45
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-862 CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0588 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Librenms/librenms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves missing authorization in librenms/librenms. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 22.2.0.

CVE-2022-0588 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0588
GHSA Identifier GHSA-254q-rqmw-vx45
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Librenms/librenms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-0588

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Librenms/librenms dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

librenms/librenms fixed: 22.2.0 
Upgrade librenms/librenms to 22.2.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for librenms/librenms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-0588, inspect your project dependencies for Librenms/librenms:

inspect dependencies for librenms/librenms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Librenms/librenms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 22.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Librenms/librenms, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Missing Authorization in Packagist librenms/librenms prior to 22.2.0.

CVE-2022-0588 Affected Librenms/librenms Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
22.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
librenms/librenms
 Packagist
< 22.2.0
22.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0588 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0588
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/librenms/librenms/commit/95970af78e4c899744a715766d744deef8c505f7
Librenms/librenms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/librenms/librenms
huntr.dev/bounties/caab3310-0... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/caab3310-0d70-4c8a-8768-956f8dd3326d
notes.netbytesec.com/2022/02/multiple-vu... WEB
https://notes.netbytesec.com/2022/02/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-librenms.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0588?
CVE-2022-0588 is a security vulnerability in Librenms/librenms involving Missing Authorization in librenms/librenms under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Librenms/librenms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 22.2.0 across affected packages: librenms/librenms.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0588?
Upgrading to 22.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is librenms/librenms affected?
Yes, librenms/librenms is affected in releases prior to 22.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 22.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0588?
CVE-2022-0588 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-0588?
CVE-2022-0588 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-0588?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for librenms/librenms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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