GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937: Github.com/bytebase/bytebase Bytebase Vulnerable To Improper Authentication Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937 is a MODERATE bytebase vulnerable to improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Github.com/bytebase/bytebase libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves bytebase vulnerable to improper authentication. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.1.

GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Github.com/bytebase/bytebase
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/bytebase/bytebase 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/bytebase/bytebase fixed: 1.0.1 
Upgrade github.com/bytebase/bytebase to 1.0.1
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/bytebase/bytebase

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/bytebase/bytebase:

inspect dependencies for github.com/bytebase/bytebase

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/bytebase/bytebase in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.1), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Github.com/bytebase/bytebase, 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

### Impact - GitLab login allows login by any user. - JWT auth token can be derived as long as the server isn't rebooted. - Developers can assign issues to non-admin/DBA users.

GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937 Affected Github.com/bytebase/bytebase Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/bytebase/bytebase
golang/github.com/bytebase/bytebase
Go
< 1.0.1
1.0.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/bytebase/bytebase/security/advisories/GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/bytebase/bytebase/commit/a578ed58e478ba5c2dadf8d538ec5c3d39c28461
Github.com/bytebase/bytebase Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/bytebase/bytebase

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937?
GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/bytebase/bytebase involving Bytebase vulnerable to Improper Authentication under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Github.com/bytebase/bytebase versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.1 across affected packages: github.com/bytebase/bytebase.
What version fixes GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937?
Upgrading to 1.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/bytebase/bytebase affected?
Yes, github.com/bytebase/bytebase is affected in releases prior to 1.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937?
GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Go dependencies for GHSA-5r3p-6rj5-7937?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/bytebase/bytebase'. 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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