CVE-2023-41564: Cockpit hq/cockpit Cockpit CMS Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-38vf-35cg-m73w
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-41564 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cockpit cms arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Cockpit hq/cockpit libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cockpit cms arbitrary file upload vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-41564 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-41564
GHSA Identifier GHSA-38vf-35cg-m73w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Cockpit hq/cockpit
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-41564

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

cockpit-hq/cockpit fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade cockpit-hq/cockpit 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 cockpit-hq/cockpit

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-41564, inspect your project dependencies for Cockpit hq/cockpit:

inspect dependencies for cockpit-hq/cockpit

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cockpit hq/cockpit 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 Cockpit hq/cockpit, 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

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Upload Asset function of Cockpit CMS v2.6.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted `.shtml` file.

CVE-2023-41564 Affected Cockpit hq/cockpit Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cockpit-hq/cockpit
 Packagist
≤ 2.6.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-41564 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41564
Cockpit hq/cockpit Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit
Cockpit hq/cockpit Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/LongHair00/Mitre_opensource_report/blob/main/CockpitCMS-StoredXSS.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41564?
CVE-2023-41564 is a security vulnerability in Cockpit hq/cockpit involving Cockpit CMS arbitrary file upload vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Cockpit hq/cockpit versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: cockpit-hq/cockpit.
What version fixes CVE-2023-41564?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cockpit-hq/cockpit affected?
Yes, cockpit-hq/cockpit 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-2023-41564?
CVE-2023-41564 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-41564?
CVE-2023-41564 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-2023-41564?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for cockpit-hq/cockpit'. 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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  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/LongHair00/Mitre_opensource_report/blob/main/CockpitCMS-StoredXSS.md"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-434" ],
    "severity" : "MODERATE",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2023-09-11T18:04:48Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2023-09-08T23:15:11Z"
  }
}