CVE-2023-1313: Cockpit hq/cockpit Cockpit-hq/cockpit Is Vulnerable To Unrestricted Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6x8f-x6qw-qwx3
CVSS 8.8
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1313 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) cockpit-hq/cockpit is vulnerable to unrestricted vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Cockpit hq/cockpit libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cockpit-hq/cockpit is vulnerable to unrestricted file uploads. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.1.

CVE-2023-1313 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1313
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6x8f-x6qw-qwx3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Cockpit hq/cockpit
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:H/I:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-1313

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

cockpit-hq/cockpit fixed: 2.4.1
Upgrade cockpit-hq/cockpit to 2.4.1
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 cockpit-hq/cockpit

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-1313, inspect your project dependencies for Cockpit hq/cockpit:

inspect dependencies for cockpit-hq/cockpit

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cockpit hq/cockpit in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.1), 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Cockpit hq/cockpit, 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

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.4.1.

CVE-2023-1313 Affected Cockpit hq/cockpit Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cockpit-hq/cockpit
Packagist
< 2.4.1
2.4.1

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1313?
CVE-2023-1313 is a security vulnerability in Cockpit hq/cockpit involving cockpit-hq/cockpit is vulnerable to unrestricted file uploads under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Cockpit hq/cockpit versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.1 across affected packages: cockpit-hq/cockpit.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1313?
Upgrading to 2.4.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cockpit-hq/cockpit affected?
Yes, cockpit-hq/cockpit is affected in releases prior to 2.4.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1313?
CVE-2023-1313 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-1313?
CVE-2023-1313 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-1313?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for cockpit-hq/cockpit'. 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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