CVE-2023-3173: Froxlor/froxlor Froxlor Vulnerable To Improper Restriction Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-chw4-88xc-79w6
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-307
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-3173 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) froxlor vulnerable to improper restriction vulnerability (CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts) affecting Froxlor/froxlor libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves froxlor vulnerable to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.20.

CVE-2023-3173 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-3173
GHSA Identifier GHSA-chw4-88xc-79w6
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Affected Product Froxlor/froxlor
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-3173

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

froxlor/froxlor fixed: 2.0.20 
Upgrade froxlor/froxlor to 2.0.20
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 froxlor/froxlor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-3173, inspect your project dependencies for Froxlor/froxlor:

inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Froxlor/froxlor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.20), 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-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts, where the product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame. In Froxlor/froxlor, 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 Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.20.

CVE-2023-3173 Affected Froxlor/froxlor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.20
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
froxlor/froxlor
 Packagist
< 2.0.20
2.0.20

References

NVD — CVE-2023-3173 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3173
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor/commit/464216072456efb35b4541c58e7016463dfbd9a6
Froxlor/froxlor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor
huntr.dev/bounties/4d715f76-9... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/4d715f76-950d-4251-8139-3dffea798f14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3173?
CVE-2023-3173 is a security vulnerability in Froxlor/froxlor involving Froxlor vulnerable to Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts under CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts.
Which Froxlor/froxlor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.20 across affected packages: froxlor/froxlor.
What version fixes CVE-2023-3173?
Upgrading to 2.0.20 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is froxlor/froxlor affected?
Yes, froxlor/froxlor is affected in releases prior to 2.0.20. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.20 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3173?
CVE-2023-3173 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3173?
CVE-2023-3173 is classified under CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-3173?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor'. 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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