CVE-2020-10676: Github.com/rancher/rancher Rancher Users Retain Access After Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2020-10676 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) rancher users retain access after vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Github.com/rancher/rancher libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves rancher users retain access after moving namespaces into projects they don't have access to. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.13, 2.7.4.
CVE-2020-10676 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 8.8
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:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2020-10676
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/rancher/rancher dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/rancher/rancher to 2.6.13
Upgrade github.com/rancher/rancher to 2.7.4
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/rancher/rancher
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-10676, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/rancher/rancher:
inspect dependencies for github.com/rancher/rancher
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/rancher/rancher in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.6.13), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Github.com/rancher/rancher, 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
CVE-2020-10676 Affected Github.com/rancher/rancher Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/rancher/rancher
|
Go |
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.13
|
2.6.13
|
|
github.com/rancher/rancher
|
Go |
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.4
|
2.7.4
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-8vhc-hwhc-cpj4",
"modified" : "2023-12-12T19:44:59Z",
"published" : "2023-06-06T01:59:31Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2020-10676" ],
"summary" : "Rancher users retain access after moving namespaces into projects they don't have access to",
"details" : "### Impact\nA vulnerability was identified in which users with update privileges on a namespace, can move that namespace into a project they don't have access to. After the namespace transfer is completed, their previous permissions are still preserved, which enables them to gain access to project-specific resources (such as [project secrets](https://ranchermanager.docs.rancher.com/how-to-guides/new-user-guides/kubernetes-resources-setup/secrets#creating-secrets-in-projects)). In addition, resources in the namespace will now count toward the [quota limit](https://ranchermanager.docs.rancher.com/how-to-guides/advanced-user-guides/manage-projects/manage-project-resource-quotas/about-project-resource-quotas) of the new project, potentially causing availability issues.\n\nUser with roles `Project Owner` and `Project Member` on the source project can exploit this vulnerability; however, this would also apply to custom roles with similar privileges. \n\nThe patched version include an improved RBAC mechanism, which checks if the user has the correct permissions before the namespace move takes place.\n\n### Patches\nPatched versions include releases `2.6.13`, `2.7.4` and later versions.\n\n### Workarounds\nThere is no direct mitigation besides updating Rancher to a patched version.\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n\n- Reach out to the [SUSE Rancher Security team](https://github.com/rancher/rancher/security/policy) for security related inquiries.\n- Open an issue in the [Rancher](https://github.com/rancher/rancher/issues/new/choose) repository.\n- Verify with our [support matrix](https://www.suse.com/suse-rancher/support-matrix/all-supported-versions/) and [product support lifecycle](https://www.suse.com/lifecycle/).",
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