CVE-2023-0265: Uvdesk/community skeleton Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2hw6-4rv9-82fp
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0265 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Uvdesk/community skeleton libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves uvdesk remote code execution vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-0265 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0265
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2hw6-4rv9-82fp
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Uvdesk/community skeleton
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:H/A:H).

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 High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-0265

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

uvdesk/community-skeleton fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade uvdesk/community-skeleton to Latest secure release
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 uvdesk/community-skeleton

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-0265, inspect your project dependencies for Uvdesk/community skeleton:

inspect dependencies for uvdesk/community-skeleton

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Uvdesk/community skeleton in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Uvdesk/community skeleton, 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

Uvdesk version 1.1.1 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute commands on the server. This is possible because the application does not properly validate profile pictures uploaded by customers.

CVE-2023-0265 Affected Uvdesk/community skeleton Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
uvdesk/community-skeleton
 Packagist
≤ 1.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0265 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0265
fluidattacks.com/advisories/supply WEB
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/supply
Uvdesk/community skeleton Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/uvdesk/community-skeleton

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0265?
CVE-2023-0265 is a security vulnerability in Uvdesk/community skeleton involving Uvdesk remote code execution vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Uvdesk/community skeleton versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: uvdesk/community-skeleton.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0265?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is uvdesk/community-skeleton affected?
Yes, uvdesk/community-skeleton is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0265?
CVE-2023-0265 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0265?
CVE-2023-0265 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-0265?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for uvdesk/community-skeleton'. 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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