CVE-2023-37917: Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi KubePi Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-757p-vx43-fp9r
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CVSS 9.1
CWE-269
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-37917 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.1) kubepi privilege escalation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management) affecting Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves kubepi privilege escalation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.6.5.

CVE-2023-37917 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-37917
GHSA Identifier GHSA-757p-vx43-fp9r
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.1
CWE Classification CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
Affected Product Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.1

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:C/C:L/I:H/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-37917

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi 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/KubeOperator/kubepi fixed: 1.6.5 
Upgrade github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi to 1.6.5
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/KubeOperator/kubepi

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-37917, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi:

inspect dependencies for github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.6.5), 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-269: Improper Privilege Management, where the product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. In Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi, 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 A normal user has permission to create/update users, they can become admin by editing the `isadmin` value in the request ### PoC Change the value of the `isadmin` field in the request to true: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e8XJbIFIDXaFiL-dqn0a0b6u7o3CwqSG/preview ### Impact Elevate user privileges

CVE-2023-37917 Affected Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi
golang/github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi
Go
< 1.6.5
1.6.5

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/1Panel-dev/KubePi/security/advisories/GHSA-757p-vx43-fp9r
NVD — CVE-2023-37917 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37917
drive.google.com/file/d/1e8xjbifidxa... WEB
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e8XJbIFIDXaFiL-dqn0a0b6u7o3CwqSG/preview
Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/1Panel-dev/KubePi
Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi Release RELEASE
https://github.com/1Panel-dev/KubePi/releases/tag/v1.6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37917?
CVE-2023-37917 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi involving KubePi Privilege Escalation vulnerability under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management.
Which Github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.6.5 across affected packages: github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi.
What version fixes CVE-2023-37917?
Upgrading to 1.6.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi affected?
Yes, github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi is affected in releases prior to 1.6.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37917?
CVE-2023-37917 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-37917?
CVE-2023-37917 is classified under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management (The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-37917?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi'. 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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