CVE-2023-0298: Grumpydictator/firefly iii Improper Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7mc4-jp4f-v2j2
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-285 CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0298 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Grumpydictator/firefly iii libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves improper authorization in grumpydictator/firefly-iii. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.8.0.

CVE-2023-0298 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0298
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7mc4-jp4f-v2j2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Grumpydictator/firefly iii
Package Ecosystem Packagist
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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/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 None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-0298

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

grumpydictator/firefly-iii fixed: 5.8.0 
Upgrade grumpydictator/firefly-iii to 5.8.0
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 grumpydictator/firefly-iii

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-0298, inspect your project dependencies for Grumpydictator/firefly iii:

inspect dependencies for grumpydictator/firefly-iii

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Grumpydictator/firefly iii in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.8.0), 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Grumpydictator/firefly iii, 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 Authorization in GitHub repository firefly-iii/firefly-iii prior to 5.8.0.

CVE-2023-0298 Affected Grumpydictator/firefly iii Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.8.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
grumpydictator/firefly-iii
 Packagist
< 5.8.0
5.8.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0298 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0298
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/firefly-iii/firefly-iii/commit/db0500dcf0d4f1990fc7a377ef0d56c3884fcaa4
Grumpydictator/firefly iii Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/firefly-iii/firefly-iii
huntr.dev/bounties/9689052c-c... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/9689052c-c1d7-4aae-aa08-346c9b6e04ed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0298?
CVE-2023-0298 is a security vulnerability in Grumpydictator/firefly iii involving Improper Authorization in grumpydictator/firefly-iii under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Grumpydictator/firefly iii versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.8.0 across affected packages: grumpydictator/firefly-iii.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0298?
Upgrading to 5.8.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is grumpydictator/firefly-iii affected?
Yes, grumpydictator/firefly-iii is affected in releases prior to 5.8.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.8.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0298?
CVE-2023-0298 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0298?
CVE-2023-0298 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-0298?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for grumpydictator/firefly-iii'. 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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