CVE-2022-3751: Github.com/owncast/owncast SQL Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cvh4-cjc9-84qm
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3751 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Github.com/owncast/owncast libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves owncast is vulnerable to sql injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.13.

CVE-2022-3751 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3751
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cvh4-cjc9-84qm
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Github.com/owncast/owncast
Package Ecosystem Go
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-2022-3751

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/owncast/owncast 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/owncast/owncast fixed: 0.0.13 
Upgrade github.com/owncast/owncast to 0.0.13
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/owncast/owncast

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-3751, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/owncast/owncast:

inspect dependencies for github.com/owncast/owncast

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/owncast/owncast in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.13), 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Github.com/owncast/owncast, 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

SQL Injection in GitHub repository owncast/owncast prior to 0.0.13.

CVE-2022-3751 Affected Github.com/owncast/owncast Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.13
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/owncast/owncast
golang/github.com/owncast/owncast
Go
< 0.0.13
0.0.13

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3751 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3751
Github.com/owncast/owncast Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/owncast/owncast/pull/2257
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/owncast/owncast/commit/23b6e5868d5501726c27a3fabbecf49000968591
Github.com/owncast/owncast Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/owncast/owncast
huntr.com/bounties/a04cff99-5... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/a04cff99-5d53-45e5-a882-771b0fad62c9
pkg.go.dev/vuln/go-2022-1138 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-1138

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3751?
CVE-2022-3751 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/owncast/owncast involving owncast is vulnerable to SQL Injection under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Github.com/owncast/owncast versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.13 across affected packages: github.com/owncast/owncast.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3751?
Upgrading to 0.0.13 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/owncast/owncast affected?
Yes, github.com/owncast/owncast is affected in releases prior to 0.0.13. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.13 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3751?
CVE-2022-3751 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-2022-3751?
CVE-2022-3751 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-3751?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/owncast/owncast'. 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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