CVE-2022-29810: Github.com/hashicorp/go getter Insertion Of Sensitive Information Into Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-27rq-4943-qcwp
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-532
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-29810 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) insertion of sensitive information into vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/go getter libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves insertion of sensitive information into log file in hashicorp go-getter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.5.11.

CVE-2022-29810 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-29810
GHSA Identifier GHSA-27rq-4943-qcwp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/go getter
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
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-2022-29810

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

github.com/hashicorp/go-getter fixed: 1.5.11 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/go-getter to 1.5.11
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 github.com/hashicorp/go-getter

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-29810, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/hashicorp/go getter:

inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/go-getter

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/hashicorp/go getter in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.5.11), 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-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File, where the product writes sensitive information to a log file. In Github.com/hashicorp/go getter, 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

The Hashicorp go-getter library before 1.5.11 could write SSH credentials into its logfile, exposing sensitive credentials to local users able to read the logfile.

CVE-2022-29810 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/go getter Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.5.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/go-getter
golang/github.com/hashicorp/go-getter
Go
< 1.5.11
1.5.11

References

NVD — CVE-2022-29810 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29810
Github.com/hashicorp/go getter Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/go-getter/pull/348
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hashicorp/go-getter/commit/36b68b2f68a3ed10ee7ecbb0cb9f6b1dc5da49cc
Github.com/hashicorp/go getter Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/go-getter
Github.com/hashicorp/go getter Release RELEASE
https://github.com/hashicorp/go-getter/releases/tag/v1.5.11
pkg.go.dev/vuln/go-2022-0438 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-0438

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29810?
CVE-2022-29810 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/go getter involving Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Hashicorp go-getter under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/go getter versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.5.11 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/go-getter.
What version fixes CVE-2022-29810?
Upgrading to 1.5.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/hashicorp/go-getter affected?
Yes, github.com/hashicorp/go-getter is affected in releases prior to 1.5.11. Upgrade your dependency to 1.5.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29810?
CVE-2022-29810 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-29810?
CVE-2022-29810 is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (The product writes sensitive information to a log file.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-29810?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/go-getter'. 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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