CVE-2023-49508: Yetiforce/yetiforce crm Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-394m-vxwj-363j
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-49508 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Yetiforce/yetiforce crm libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves yetiforcecrm directory traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.5.0.

CVE-2023-49508 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-49508
GHSA Identifier GHSA-394m-vxwj-363j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Yetiforce/yetiforce crm
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-2023-49508

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

yetiforce/yetiforce-crm fixed: 6.5.0 
Upgrade yetiforce/yetiforce-crm to 6.5.0
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 yetiforce/yetiforce-crm

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-49508, inspect your project dependencies for Yetiforce/yetiforce crm:

inspect dependencies for yetiforce/yetiforce-crm

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Yetiforce/yetiforce crm in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.5.0), 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Yetiforce/yetiforce crm, 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

Directory Traversal vulnerability in YetiForceCompany YetiForceCRM versions 6.4.0 and before allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information via the license parameter in the LibraryLicense.php component.

CVE-2023-49508 Affected Yetiforce/yetiforce crm Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.5.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
yetiforce/yetiforce-crm
 Packagist
< 6.5.0
6.5.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-49508 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49508
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/YetiForceCompany/YetiForceCRM/commit/ba3a348aa6ecdf0a1d8b289cbb679bebcda7a132
Yetiforce/yetiforce crm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/YetiForceCompany/YetiForceCRM
Yetiforce/yetiforce crm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/c4v4r0n/Research/tree/main/CVE-2023-49508
huntr.com/bounties/29ed641d-e... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/29ed641d-eb03-4532-aed4-f96e11f78983

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49508?
CVE-2023-49508 is a security vulnerability in Yetiforce/yetiforce crm involving YetiForceCRM Directory Traversal vulnerability under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Yetiforce/yetiforce crm versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.5.0 across affected packages: yetiforce/yetiforce-crm.
What version fixes CVE-2023-49508?
Upgrading to 6.5.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is yetiforce/yetiforce-crm affected?
Yes, yetiforce/yetiforce-crm is affected in releases prior to 6.5.0. Upgrade your dependency to 6.5.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49508?
CVE-2023-49508 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-2023-49508?
CVE-2023-49508 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-49508?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for yetiforce/yetiforce-crm'. 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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