CVE-2020-23355: Codiad/codiad Codiad Vulnerable To PHP Magic Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8fhh-hf9w-55p7
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-287 CWE-697
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-23355 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) codiad vulnerable to php magic vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Codiad/codiad libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves codiad vulnerable to php magic hash vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-23355 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-23355
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8fhh-hf9w-55p7
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Codiad/codiad
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/I:H/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 None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2020-23355

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

codiad/codiad fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade codiad/codiad to Latest secure release
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 codiad/codiad

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-23355, inspect your project dependencies for Codiad/codiad:

inspect dependencies for codiad/codiad

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Codiad/codiad in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Codiad/codiad, 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

Codiad 2.8.4 `/componetns/user/class.user.php:Authenticate()` is vulnerable in magic hash authentication bypass. If encrypted or hash value for the passwords form certain formats of magic hash, e.g, `0e123`, another hash value `0e234[something]` can successfully authenticate.

CVE-2020-23355 Affected Codiad/codiad Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
codiad/codiad
 Packagist
≤ 2.8.4

References

NVD — CVE-2020-23355 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-23355
Codiad/codiad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Codiad/Codiad/issues/1121
Codiad/codiad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Codiad/Codiad
web.archive.org/web/20160722013412/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20160722013412/https://www.whitehatsec.com/blog/magic-hashes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23355?
CVE-2020-23355 is a security vulnerability in Codiad/codiad involving Codiad Vulnerable to PHP Magic Hash Vulnerability under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Codiad/codiad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: codiad/codiad.
What version fixes CVE-2020-23355?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is codiad/codiad affected?
Yes, codiad/codiad is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-23355?
CVE-2020-23355 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-23355?
CVE-2020-23355 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2020-23355?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for codiad/codiad'. 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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  "summary" : "Codiad Vulnerable to PHP Magic Hash Vulnerability",
  "details" : "Codiad 2.8.4 `/componetns/user/class.user.php:Authenticate()` is vulnerable in magic hash authentication bypass. If encrypted or hash value for the passwords form certain formats of magic hash, e.g, `0e123`, another hash value `0e234[something]` can successfully authenticate.",
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