CVE-2023-1974: Github.com/answerdev/answer Answer Vulnerable To Exposure Of Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8jg3-rx43-3fv4
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-1230
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1974 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) answer vulnerable to exposure of vulnerability (CWE-1230: Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Metadata) affecting Github.com/answerdev/answer libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves answer vulnerable to exposure of sensitive information through metadata. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.8.

CVE-2023-1974 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1974
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8jg3-rx43-3fv4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-1230: Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Metadata
Affected Product Github.com/answerdev/answer
Package Ecosystem Go
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:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-1974

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/answerdev/answer 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/answerdev/answer fixed: 1.0.8 
Upgrade github.com/answerdev/answer to 1.0.8
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 github.com/answerdev/answer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-1974, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/answerdev/answer:

inspect dependencies for github.com/answerdev/answer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/answerdev/answer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.8), 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-1230: Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Metadata, where the product prevents direct access to a resource containing sensitive information, but it does not sufficiently limit access to metadata that is derived from the original, sensitive information. In Github.com/answerdev/answer, 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

answerdev/answer is an open-source knowledge-based community software. Answer prior to 1.0.8 may expose sensitive information, such as EXIF data and GPS coordatinates, via image metadata.

CVE-2023-1974 Affected Github.com/answerdev/answer Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/answerdev/answer
golang/github.com/answerdev/answer
Go
< 1.0.8
1.0.8

References

NVD — CVE-2023-1974 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1974
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/ac3f2f047ee00b4edaea7530e570ab67ff87cd6a
Github.com/answerdev/answer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/answerdev/answer
huntr.dev/bounties/852781c6-9... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/852781c6-9cc8-4d25-9336-bf3cb8ee3439

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1974?
CVE-2023-1974 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/answerdev/answer involving Answer vulnerable to Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Metadata under CWE-1230: Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Metadata.
Which Github.com/answerdev/answer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.8 across affected packages: github.com/answerdev/answer.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1974?
Upgrading to 1.0.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/answerdev/answer affected?
Yes, github.com/answerdev/answer is affected in releases prior to 1.0.8. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1974?
CVE-2023-1974 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-1974?
CVE-2023-1974 is classified under CWE-1230: Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Metadata (The product prevents direct access to a resource containing sensitive information, but it does not sufficiently limit access to metadata that is derived from the original, sensitive information.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-1974?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/answerdev/answer'. 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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