CVE-2022-4685: Github.com/usememos/memos Usememos/memos Vulnerable To Improper Access Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9v48-2h5x-fvpm
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4685 is a MODERATE usememos/memos vulnerable to improper access vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Github.com/usememos/memos libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves usememos/memos vulnerable to improper access control. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.9.0.

CVE-2022-4685 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4685
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9v48-2h5x-fvpm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Github.com/usememos/memos
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2022-4685

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: 0.9.0 
Upgrade github.com/usememos/memos to 0.9.0
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-2022-4685, 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 0.9.0), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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

Improper Access Control in GitHub repository usememos/memos prior to 0.9.0.

CVE-2022-4685 Affected Github.com/usememos/memos Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.9.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/usememos/memos
golang/github.com/usememos/memos
Go
< 0.9.0
0.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4685 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4685
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/usememos/memos/commit/dca35bde877aab6e64ef51b52e590b5d48f692f9
Github.com/usememos/memos Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/usememos/memos
huntr.dev/bounties/015dbf52-8... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/015dbf52-8924-4aad-86d7-892cb61157af

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4685?
CVE-2022-4685 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/usememos/memos involving usememos/memos vulnerable to improper access control under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Github.com/usememos/memos versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.9.0 across affected packages: github.com/usememos/memos.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4685?
Upgrading to 0.9.0 (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 0.9.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.9.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-4685?
CVE-2022-4685 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-4685?
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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