CVE-2013-2161: Swift OpenStack Swift Unchecked User Input Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9xgv-6v35-mmcj
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-2161 is a HIGH openstack swift unchecked user input vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Swift libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openstack swift unchecked user input in xml responses. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.9.0.

CVE-2013-2161 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-2161
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9xgv-6v35-mmcj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Swift
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-2161

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

swift fixed: 1.9.0 
pip install swift>=1.9.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show swift

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2013-2161, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show swift

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Swift in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.9.0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show swift command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Swift, 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

XML injection vulnerability in account/utils.py in OpenStack Swift Folsom, Grizzly, and Havana allows attackers to trigger invalid or spoofed Swift responses via an account name.

CVE-2013-2161 Affected Swift Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.9.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
swift
pypi/swift
PyPI
< 1.9.0
1.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2013-2161 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2161
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/6659382c4fa348e1ebbce2424968dd7267ea1db1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/8f9b135e0a16478a628f20224ce5babe62d4aaba
bugs.launchpad.net/swift/+bug/1183884 WEB
https://bugs.launchpad.net/swift/+bug/1183884
Swift Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openstack/swift
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
http://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/4eed6bf5b5028409f730be97ddcfb6bfa893c976
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
http://github.com/openstack/swift/commit/92d7eadd328797d392758c79e258c8455874c80e
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-07/msg00021.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2013-09... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0993.html
Swift Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2737
Swift Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2161?
CVE-2013-2161 is a security vulnerability in Swift involving OpenStack Swift Unchecked user input in XML responses under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Swift versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.9.0 across affected packages: swift.
What version fixes CVE-2013-2161?
Upgrading to 1.9.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is swift affected?
Yes, swift is affected in releases prior to 1.9.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.9.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-2161?
CVE-2013-2161 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2013-2161?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show swift'. 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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