CVE-2024-47529: Openc3 OpenC3 Stores Passwords Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4xqv-47rm-37mm
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-312 CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-47529 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) openc3 stores passwords vulnerability (CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information) affecting Openc3 libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves openc3 stores passwords in clear text (`ghsl-2024-129`). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.19.0.

CVE-2024-47529 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-47529
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4xqv-47rm-37mm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Openc3
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2024-47529

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openc3 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openc3 fixed: 5.19.0 
Upgrade openc3 to 5.19.0
@openc3/tool-common fixed: 5.19.0 
npm install @openc3/tool-common@5.19.0
openc3 fixed: 5.19.0 
pip install openc3>=5.19.0
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 openc3

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-47529, inspect your project dependencies for Openc3:

inspect dependencies for openc3

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openc3 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.19.0), 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-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information, where the product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. In Openc3, 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

### Summary OpenC3 COSMOS stores the password of a user unencrypted in the LocalStorage of a web browser. This makes the user password susceptible to exfiltration via Cross-site scripting (see GHSL-2024-128). Note: This CVE only affects Open Source edition, and not OpenC3 COSMOS Enterprise Edition ### Impact This issue may lead to Information Disclosure.

CVE-2024-47529 Affected Openc3 Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.19.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openc3
gem/openc3
RubyGems
< 5.19.0
5.19.0
@openc3/tool-common
npm/@openc3/tool-common
npm
< 5.19.0
5.19.0
openc3
pypi/openc3
PyPI
< 5.19.0
5.19.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/security/advisories/GHSA-4xqv-47rm-37mm
NVD — CVE-2024-47529 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47529
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/commit/b5ab34fe7fa54c0c8171c4aa3caf4e03d6f63bd7
Openc3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos
Openc3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/openc3/PYSEC-2024-121.yaml
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2024-127_GHSL-2024-129_OpenC3_COSMOS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47529?
CVE-2024-47529 is a security vulnerability in Openc3 involving OpenC3 stores passwords in clear text (`GHSL-2024-129`) under CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information.
Which Openc3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.19.0 across affected packages: openc3, @openc3/tool-common.
What version fixes CVE-2024-47529?
Upgrading to 5.19.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openc3 affected?
Yes, openc3 is affected in releases prior to 5.19.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.19.0 or later.
Is @openc3/tool-common affected?
Yes, @openc3/tool-common is affected in releases prior to 5.19.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.19.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-47529?
CVE-2024-47529 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-47529?
CVE-2024-47529 is classified under CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information (The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2024-47529?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for openc3'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "id" : "GHSA-4xqv-47rm-37mm",
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  "published" : "2024-10-02T19:29:35Z",
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  "summary" : "OpenC3 stores passwords in clear text (`GHSL-2024-129`)",
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}