CVE-2023-22492: Github.com/zitadel/zitadel Zitadel RefreshToken Invalidation Vulnerability Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2023-22492 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) zitadel refreshtoken invalidation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration) affecting Github.com/zitadel/zitadel libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves zitadel refreshtoken invalidation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.17.3, 2.16.4.
CVE-2023-22492 at a Glance
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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2023-22492
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/zitadel/zitadel dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/zitadel/zitadel to 2.17.3Upgrade github.com/zitadel/zitadel to 2.16.4Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/zitadel/zitadelHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-22492, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/zitadel/zitadel:
inspect dependencies for github.com/zitadel/zitadelAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/zitadel/zitadel in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.17.3), 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-613: Insufficient Session Expiration, where according to wasc, "insufficient session expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session ids for authorization.". In Github.com/zitadel/zitadel, 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
CVE-2023-22492 Affected Github.com/zitadel/zitadel Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/zitadel/zitadel
|
Go |
≥ 2.17.0
< 2.17.3
|
2.17.3
|
|
github.com/zitadel/zitadel
|
Go |
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.16.4
|
2.16.4
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-6rrr-78xp-5jp8",
"modified" : "2023-01-24T18:55:45Z",
"published" : "2023-01-11T18:27:48Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-22492" ],
"summary" : "Zitadel RefreshToken invalidation vulnerability",
"details" : "### Impact\nRefreshTokens is an OAuth 2.0 feature that allows applications to retrieve new access tokens and refresh the user's session without the need for interacting with a UI.\n\nRefreshTokens were not invalidated when a user was locked or deactivated. The deactivated or locked user was able to obtain a valid access token only through a refresh token grant.\n\nWhen the locked or deactivated user’s session was already terminated (“logged out”) then it was not possible to create a new session. Renewal of access token through a refresh token grant is limited to the configured amount of time (RefreshTokenExpiration).\n\n### Patches\n2.x versions are fixed on >= [2.17.3](https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.17.3)\n2.16.x versions are fixed on >= [2.16.4](https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.16.4)\n\nZITADEL recommends upgrading to the latest versions available in due course.\n\n### Workarounds\nEnsure the RefreshTokenExpiration in the OIDC settings of your instance is set according to your security requirements.\n\n### References\n\nhttps://zitadel.com/docs/guides/manage/console/instance-settings#oidc-token-lifetimes-and-expiration\n",
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"url" : "https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/security/advisories/GHSA-6rrr-78xp-5jp8"
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"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22492"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/commit/301e22c4956ead6014a8179463c37263f7301a83"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/commit/fc892c52a10cd4ffdac395747494f3a93a7494c2"
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"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.16.4"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.17.3"
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"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-613" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
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"nvd_published_at" : "2023-01-11T20:15:00Z"
}
}