CVE-2022-32171: Github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4fgv-8448-gf82
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-32171 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves zinc cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.3.2.

CVE-2022-32171 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-32171
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4fgv-8448-gf82
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2022-32171

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch 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/zincsearch/zincsearch fixed: 0.3.2 
Upgrade github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch to 0.3.2
github.com/zinclabs/zinc fixed: 0.3.2 
Upgrade github.com/zinclabs/zinc to 0.3.2
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/zincsearch/zincsearch

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-32171, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch:

inspect dependencies for github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.3.2), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch, 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

In Zinc, versions v0.1.9 through v0.3.1 are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting when using the delete user functionality. When an authenticated user deletes a user having a XSS payload in the user id field, the javascript payload will be executed and allow an attacker to access the user’s credentials.

CVE-2022-32171 Affected Github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.3.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch
golang/github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch
Go
≥ 0.1.9
< 0.3.2
0.3.2
github.com/zinclabs/zinc
golang/github.com/zinclabs/zinc
Go
≥ 0.1.9
< 0.3.2
0.3.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-32171 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32171
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/zinclabs/zinc/commit/3376c248bade163430f9347742428f0a82cd322d
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch/commit/3376c248bade163430f9347742428f0a82cd322d
www.mend.io/vulnerability-datab... WEB
https://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2022-32171

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32171?
CVE-2022-32171 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch involving Zinc Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.3.2 across affected packages: github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch, github.com/zinclabs/zinc.
What version fixes CVE-2022-32171?
Upgrading to 0.3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch affected?
Yes, github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch is affected in releases prior to 0.3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 0.3.2 or later.
Is github.com/zinclabs/zinc affected?
Yes, github.com/zinclabs/zinc is affected in releases prior to 0.3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 0.3.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-32171?
CVE-2022-32171 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-32171?
CVE-2022-32171 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-32171?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/zincsearch/zincsearch'. 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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