CVE-2022-0266: Remdex/livehelperchat Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c7fm-jx59-wjf6
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-639
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0266 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting Remdex/livehelperchat libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves authorization bypass through user-controlled key in livehelperchat. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.92.

CVE-2022-0266 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0266
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c7fm-jx59-wjf6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product Remdex/livehelperchat
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-0266

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

remdex/livehelperchat fixed: 3.92 
Upgrade remdex/livehelperchat to 3.92
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 remdex/livehelperchat

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-0266, inspect your project dependencies for Remdex/livehelperchat:

inspect dependencies for remdex/livehelperchat

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Remdex/livehelperchat in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.92), 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-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. In Remdex/livehelperchat, 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

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Packagist remdex/livehelperchat prior to 3.92v.

CVE-2022-0266 Affected Remdex/livehelperchat Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.92
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
remdex/livehelperchat
 Packagist
< 3.92
3.92

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0266 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0266
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/livehelperchat/livehelperchat/commit/cc1122aed0d1ad9f05757eaea2ab9e6a924776bd
Remdex/livehelperchat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/livehelperchat/livehelperchat
huntr.dev/bounties/1ac267be-3... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/1ac267be-3af8-4774-89f2-77234d144d6b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0266?
CVE-2022-0266 is a security vulnerability in Remdex/livehelperchat involving Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in LiveHelperChat under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which Remdex/livehelperchat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.92 across affected packages: remdex/livehelperchat.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0266?
Upgrading to 3.92 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is remdex/livehelperchat affected?
Yes, remdex/livehelperchat is affected in releases prior to 3.92. Upgrade your dependency to 3.92 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0266?
CVE-2022-0266 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-0266?
CVE-2022-0266 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-0266?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for remdex/livehelperchat'. 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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