CVE-2023-5844: Pimcore/admin ui classic bundle Pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle Unverified Password Change Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6f58-j323-6472
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-287 CWE-620
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-5844 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle unverified password change vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Pimcore/admin ui classic bundle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle unverified password change. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.0-RC1.

CVE-2023-5844 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-5844
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6f58-j323-6472
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Pimcore/admin ui classic bundle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-5844

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

pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle fixed: 1.2.0-RC1 
Upgrade pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle to 1.2.0-RC1
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 pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-5844, inspect your project dependencies for Pimcore/admin ui classic bundle:

inspect dependencies for pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pimcore/admin ui classic bundle in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.0-RC1), 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 Pimcore/admin ui classic bundle, 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 As old password can be set as new password , it is considered as password policy violation. Pimcore is not enforcing strict password policy which allow attacker to set old password as new password Proof of Concept 1. Go to Admin link 2. login and click on -> "User | My Profile". 3. Go to change password now put old password as new password and click save. ### Patches https://github.com/pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle/commit/498ac77e54541177be27b0c710e387c47b3836ea.patch ### Workarounds Update to version 1.2.0 or apply this patches manually https://github.com/pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle/commit/498ac77e54541177be27b0c710e387c47b3836ea.patch ### References https://huntr.com/bounties/b031199d-192a-46e5-8c02-f7284ad74021/

CVE-2023-5844 Affected Pimcore/admin ui classic bundle Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.0-RC1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle
 Packagist
< 1.2.0-RC1
1.2.0-RC1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle/security/advisories/GHSA-6f58-j323-6472
NVD — CVE-2023-5844 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5844
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle/commit/498ac77e54541177be27b0c710e387c47b3836ea
Pimcore/admin ui classic bundle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle
huntr.com/bounties/b031199d-1... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/b031199d-192a-46e5-8c02-f7284ad74021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5844?
CVE-2023-5844 is a security vulnerability in Pimcore/admin ui classic bundle involving pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle Unverified Password Change under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Pimcore/admin ui classic bundle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.0-RC1 across affected packages: pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle.
What version fixes CVE-2023-5844?
Upgrading to 1.2.0-RC1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle affected?
Yes, pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle is affected in releases prior to 1.2.0-RC1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.0-RC1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5844?
CVE-2023-5844 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-5844?
CVE-2023-5844 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 Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-5844?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for pimcore/admin-ui-classic-bundle'. 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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