CVE-2018-15598: Github.com/traefik/traefik Traefik Missing Authentication Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2cjc-rgmp-x649
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-15598 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) traefik missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Github.com/traefik/traefik libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves traefik missing authentication. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.6.6.

CVE-2018-15598 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-15598
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2cjc-rgmp-x649
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Github.com/traefik/traefik
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2018-15598

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/traefik/traefik 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/traefik/traefik fixed: 1.6.6 
Upgrade github.com/traefik/traefik to 1.6.6
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/traefik/traefik

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2018-15598, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/traefik/traefik:

inspect dependencies for github.com/traefik/traefik

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/traefik/traefik in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.6.6), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Github.com/traefik/traefik, 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

Containous Traefik 1.6.x before 1.6.6, when `--api` is used, exposes the configuration and secret if authentication is missing and the API's port is publicly reachable.

CVE-2018-15598 Affected Github.com/traefik/traefik Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/traefik/traefik
golang/github.com/traefik/traefik
Go
≥ 1.6.0
< 1.6.6
1.6.6

References

NVD — CVE-2018-15598 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-15598
Github.com/traefik/traefik Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/containous/traefik/pull/3790
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/containous/traefik/commit/113250ce5735d554c502ca16fb03bb9119ca79f1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/containous/traefik/commit/368bd170913078732bde58160f92f202f370278b
Github.com/traefik/traefik Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/containous/traefik
Github.com/traefik/traefik Release RELEASE
https://github.com/containous/traefik/releases/tag/v1.6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15598?
CVE-2018-15598 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/traefik/traefik involving Traefik Missing Authentication under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Github.com/traefik/traefik versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.6.6 across affected packages: github.com/traefik/traefik.
What version fixes CVE-2018-15598?
Upgrading to 1.6.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/traefik/traefik affected?
Yes, github.com/traefik/traefik is affected in releases prior to 1.6.6. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-15598?
CVE-2018-15598 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-15598?
CVE-2018-15598 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2018-15598?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/traefik/traefik'. 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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