CVE-2023-45023: In2code/femanager TYPO3 Extension Femanager Broken Access Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-93j4-v838-8767
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-45023 is a MODERATE typo3 extension femanager broken access vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting In2code/femanager libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves typo3 extension femanager broken access control vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.2.2.

CVE-2023-45023 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-45023
GHSA Identifier GHSA-93j4-v838-8767
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product In2code/femanager
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2023-45023

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected In2code/femanager dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

in2code/femanager fixed: 7.2.2 
Upgrade in2code/femanager to 7.2.2
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 in2code/femanager

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-45023, inspect your project dependencies for In2code/femanager:

inspect dependencies for in2code/femanager

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of In2code/femanager in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.2.2), 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 In2code/femanager, 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

femanager fails to check access permissions for the invitation component. Depending on the configuration of the plugin, a remote user can create frontend user accounts with access to configured frontend groups.

CVE-2023-45023 Affected In2code/femanager Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
in2code/femanager
 Packagist
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.2.2
7.2.2

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/in2code-de/femanager/commit/cc5f2893613a6b3fd2677c457574ab587a0862ca
In2code/femanager Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/in2code/femanager/CVE-2023-45023.yaml
In2code/femanager Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/in2code-de/femanager
In2code/femanager Release RELEASE
https://github.com/in2code-de/femanager/releases/tag/7.2.2
In2code/femanager Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2023-008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45023?
CVE-2023-45023 is a security vulnerability in In2code/femanager involving TYPO3 extension femanager Broken Access Control vulnerability under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which In2code/femanager versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.2.2 across affected packages: in2code/femanager.
What version fixes CVE-2023-45023?
Upgrading to 7.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is in2code/femanager affected?
Yes, in2code/femanager is affected in releases prior to 7.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 7.2.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-45023?
CVE-2023-45023 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-2023-45023?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for in2code/femanager'. 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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