CVE-2023-45884: Openmct NASA Open MCT Cross Site Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4g88-4hgm-m99x
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-45884 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) nasa open mct cross site vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Openmct libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nasa open mct cross site request forgery (csrf) vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.1.

CVE-2023-45884 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-45884
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4g88-4hgm-m99x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Openmct
Package Ecosystem npm
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:N/UI:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-45884

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

openmct fixed: 3.1.1 
npm install openmct@3.1.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openmct

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-45884, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openmct

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openmct in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openmct command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Openmct, 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

Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in NASA Open MCT (aka openmct) through 3.1.0 allows attackers to view sensitive information via the flexibleLayout plugin.

CVE-2023-45884 Affected Openmct Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openmct
npm/openmct
npm
< 3.1.1
3.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-45884 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45884
Openmct Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nasa/openmct/pull/7148
Openmct Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nasa/openmct/pull/7148/commits/4e95e12559c9c5364269ff366a59768573baacb4
Openmct Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nasa/openmct
www.linkedin.com/pulse/xss-nasas-ope... WEB
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/xss-nasas-open-mct-v302-visionspace-technologies-ubg4f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45884?
CVE-2023-45884 is a security vulnerability in Openmct involving NASA Open MCT Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Openmct versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.1 across affected packages: openmct.
What version fixes CVE-2023-45884?
Upgrading to 3.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openmct affected?
Yes, openmct is affected in releases prior to 3.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-45884?
CVE-2023-45884 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-45884?
CVE-2023-45884 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2023-45884?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openmct'. 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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