CVE-2022-0574: Publify core Publify Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-79m3-q3wh-c3qm
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0574 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) publify incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Publify core libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves publify incorrect authorization. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.2.8.

CVE-2022-0574 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0574
GHSA Identifier GHSA-79m3-q3wh-c3qm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Publify core
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-0574

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

publify_core fixed: 9.2.8 
Upgrade publify_core to 9.2.8
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 publify_core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-0574, inspect your project dependencies for Publify core:

inspect dependencies for publify_core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Publify core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 9.2.8), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Publify core, 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

Improper Access Control in GitHub repository publify/publify prior to 9.2.8. Anonymous users can't view but can leave comments on an article in draft mode.

CVE-2022-0574 Affected Publify core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
9.2.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
publify_core
gem/publify_core
RubyGems
< 9.2.8
9.2.8

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0574 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0574
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/publify/publify/commit/0e6c66ac2002136517662399bca9d838c80d9739
Publify core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/publify/publify
Publify core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/publify_core/CVE-2022-0574.yml
huntr.dev/bounties/6f322c84-9... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/6f322c84-9e20-4df6-97e8-92bc271ede3f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0574?
CVE-2022-0574 is a security vulnerability in Publify core involving Publify Incorrect Authorization under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Publify core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.2.8 across affected packages: publify_core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0574?
Upgrading to 9.2.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is publify_core affected?
Yes, publify_core is affected in releases prior to 9.2.8. Upgrade your dependency to 9.2.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0574?
CVE-2022-0574 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-0574?
CVE-2022-0574 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2022-0574?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for publify_core'. 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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