CVE-2022-4865: Github.com/usememos/memos Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8w5q-5fpq-v4pm
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CVSS 9.0
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4865 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Github.com/usememos/memos libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves usememos/memos cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.9.1.

CVE-2022-4865 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4865
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8w5q-5fpq-v4pm
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Github.com/usememos/memos
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.0

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:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-4865

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/usememos/memos 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/usememos/memos fixed: 0.9.1 
Upgrade github.com/usememos/memos to 0.9.1
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/usememos/memos

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-4865, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/usememos/memos:

inspect dependencies for github.com/usememos/memos

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/usememos/memos in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.9.1), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Github.com/usememos/memos, 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

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository usememos/memos prior to 0.9.1.

CVE-2022-4865 Affected Github.com/usememos/memos Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.9.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/usememos/memos
golang/github.com/usememos/memos
Go
< 0.9.1
0.9.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4865 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4865
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/usememos/memos/commit/7670c9536000bb32c6345d4906a91268dcddd5fc
Github.com/usememos/memos Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/usememos/memos
huntr.dev/bounties/cd8765a2-b... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/cd8765a2-bf28-4019-8647-882ccf63b2be

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4865?
CVE-2022-4865 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/usememos/memos involving usememos/memos Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Github.com/usememos/memos versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.9.1 across affected packages: github.com/usememos/memos.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4865?
Upgrading to 0.9.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/usememos/memos affected?
Yes, github.com/usememos/memos is affected in releases prior to 0.9.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.9.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4865?
CVE-2022-4865 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-4865?
CVE-2022-4865 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-4865?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/usememos/memos'. 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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