CVE-2023-2666: Froxlor/froxlor Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4gm9-c9jq-g523
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-2666 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Froxlor/froxlor libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves froxlor vulnerable to allocation of resources without limits or throttling. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.16.

CVE-2023-2666 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-2666
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4gm9-c9jq-g523
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Froxlor/froxlor
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:N/I:N/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 None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-2666

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

froxlor/froxlor fixed: 2.0.16 
Upgrade froxlor/froxlor to 2.0.16
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 froxlor/froxlor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-2666, inspect your project dependencies for Froxlor/froxlor:

inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Froxlor/froxlor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.16), 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-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. In Froxlor/froxlor, 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

Froxlor prior to 2.0.16 has a password reset page with no rate limit.

CVE-2023-2666 Affected Froxlor/froxlor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.16
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
froxlor/froxlor
 Packagist
< 2.0.16
2.0.16

References

NVD — CVE-2023-2666 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2666
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor/commit/1679675aa1c29d24344dd2e091ff252accb111d6
Froxlor/froxlor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor
huntr.dev/bounties/0bbdc9d4-d... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/0bbdc9d4-d9dc-4490-93ef-0a83b451a20f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2666?
CVE-2023-2666 is a security vulnerability in Froxlor/froxlor involving Froxlor vulnerable to Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Froxlor/froxlor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.16 across affected packages: froxlor/froxlor.
What version fixes CVE-2023-2666?
Upgrading to 2.0.16 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is froxlor/froxlor affected?
Yes, froxlor/froxlor is affected in releases prior to 2.0.16. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.16 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2666?
CVE-2023-2666 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:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-2666?
CVE-2023-2666 is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-2666?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor'. 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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