CVE-2024-52282: Github.com/rancher/rancher Rancher Helm Applications May Have Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9c5p-35gj-jqp4
CVSS 6.2
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-52282 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.2) rancher helm applications may have vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Github.com/rancher/rancher libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves rancher helm applications may have sensitive values leaked. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.8.10, 2.9.4.

CVE-2024-52282 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-52282
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9c5p-35gj-jqp4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.2
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Github.com/rancher/rancher
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-52282

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.

github.com/rancher/rancher fixed: 2.8.10
Upgrade github.com/rancher/rancher to 2.8.10
github.com/rancher/rancher fixed: 2.9.4
Upgrade github.com/rancher/rancher to 2.9.4
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/rancher/rancher

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-52282, 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 2.8.10), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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

### Impact A vulnerability has been identified within Rancher Manager whereby applications installed via Rancher Manager Apps Catalog store their Helm values directly into the `Apps` Custom Resource Definition, resulting in any users with `GET` access to it to be able to read any sensitive information that are contained within the Apps’ values. Additionally, the same information leaks into auditing logs when the audit level is set to equal or above 2. Application charts without sensitive data are not affected by this vulnerability. This vulnerability impacts any Helm applications installed on a Rancher Manager cluster, regardless of it being installed via the Marketplace or using the helm cli. Please consult the associated [MITRE ATT&CK - Technique - Exploitation for Privilege Escalation](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1068/) for further information about this category of attack. ### Patches Patched versions include Rancher Manager `2.9.5` and `2.8.10`. The fix ensures that all Helm values for each App are stored as Kubernetes Secrets. After the upgrade, users are recommended to rotate passwords and secrets that may have been leaked while using the affected versions. ### Workarounds No workarounds are available, therefore users are advised to upgrade to a patched version of Rancher Manager. For deployments that can’t be upgraded in a timely fashion, admins are advised to limit the impact by reducing the amount of users who can get or list the Apps’ CRD. Additionally, the same applies to the auditing logs if the Rancher Manager has audit logs enabled and set to level 2 or above. ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: - Reach out to the [SUSE Rancher Security team](https://github.com/rancher/rancher/security/policy) for security related inquiries. - Open an issue in the [Rancher](https://github.com/rancher/rancher/issues/new/choose) repository. - 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/).

CVE-2024-52282 Affected Github.com/rancher/rancher Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.8.102.9.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/rancher/rancher
Go
≥ 2.8.0
< 2.8.10
2.8.10
github.com/rancher/rancher
Go
≥ 2.9.0
< 2.9.4
2.9.4

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52282?
CVE-2024-52282 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/rancher/rancher involving Rancher Helm Applications may have sensitive values leaked under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Github.com/rancher/rancher versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.8.10, 2.9.4 across affected packages: github.com/rancher/rancher.
What version fixes CVE-2024-52282?
Upgrading to 2.8.10, 2.9.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/rancher/rancher affected?
Yes, github.com/rancher/rancher is affected in releases prior to 2.8.10, 2.9.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.8.10, 2.9.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-52282?
CVE-2024-52282 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-52282?
CVE-2024-52282 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2024-52282?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/rancher/rancher'. 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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