CVE-2023-3700: Alextselegidis/easyappointments Easy!Appointments Improper Access Control Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8c6q-26w6-qwhg
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-284 CWE-639
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-3700 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) easy!appointments improper access control vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Alextselegidis/easyappointments libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves easy!appointments improper access control vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.5.0.

CVE-2023-3700 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-3700
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8c6q-26w6-qwhg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Alextselegidis/easyappointments
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-3700

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

alextselegidis/easyappointments fixed: 1.5.0 
Upgrade alextselegidis/easyappointments to 1.5.0
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 alextselegidis/easyappointments

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-3700, inspect your project dependencies for Alextselegidis/easyappointments:

inspect dependencies for alextselegidis/easyappointments

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Alextselegidis/easyappointments in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.5.0), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Alextselegidis/easyappointments, 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

Easy!Appointments 1.4.3 and prior has an Improper Access Control vulnerability. This issue is patched at commit b37b46019553089db4f22eb2fe998bca84b2cb64 and anticipated to be part of version 1.5.0.

CVE-2023-3700 Affected Alextselegidis/easyappointments Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.5.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
alextselegidis/easyappointments
 Packagist
< 1.5.0
1.5.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-3700 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3700
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/alextselegidis/easyappointments/commit/b37b46019553089db4f22eb2fe998bca84b2cb64
Alextselegidis/easyappointments Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alextselegidis/easyappointments
huntr.dev/bounties/e8d530db-a... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/e8d530db-a6a7-4f79-a95d-b77654cc04f8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3700?
CVE-2023-3700 is a security vulnerability in Alextselegidis/easyappointments involving Easy!Appointments Improper Access Control vulnerability under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Alextselegidis/easyappointments versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.5.0 across affected packages: alextselegidis/easyappointments.
What version fixes CVE-2023-3700?
Upgrading to 1.5.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is alextselegidis/easyappointments affected?
Yes, alextselegidis/easyappointments is affected in releases prior to 1.5.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.5.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3700?
CVE-2023-3700 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3700?
CVE-2023-3700 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-3700?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for alextselegidis/easyappointments'. 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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