CVE-2022-2321: Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 Improper Restriction Of Excessive Authentication Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8r94-4h3c-939f
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-307
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-2321 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) improper restriction of excessive authentication vulnerability (CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts) affecting Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-2321 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-2321
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8r94-4h3c-939f
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Affected Product Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-2321

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 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/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 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 github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-2321, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3:

inspect dependencies for github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 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-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts, where the product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame. In Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3, 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

Nakama Console does not enforce any limit for the number of unsuccessful login attempts.

CVE-2022-2321 Affected Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3
golang/github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3
Go
≤ 3.12.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-2321 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2321
Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/pull/878
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/commit/e2e02fce80ff33ce45f8a6ebc0b7a99ee0b03824
Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/heroiclabs/nakama
huntr.dev/bounties/3055b3f5-6... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/3055b3f5-6b80-4d47-8e00-3500dfb458bc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2321?
CVE-2022-2321 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 involving Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts under CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts.
Which Github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3.
What version fixes CVE-2022-2321?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 affected?
Yes, github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3 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-2022-2321?
CVE-2022-2321 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-2321?
CVE-2022-2321 is classified under CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-2321?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/heroiclabs/nakama/v3'. 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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