CVE-2023-29018: Github.com/open feature/open feature operator OpenFeature Operator Vulnerable To Cluster-level Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cwf6-xj49-wp83
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-269
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29018 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) openfeature operator vulnerable to cluster-level vulnerability (CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management) affecting Github.com/open feature/open feature operator libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves openfeature operator vulnerable to cluster-level privilege escalation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.2.32.

CVE-2023-29018 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29018
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cwf6-xj49-wp83
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
Affected Product Github.com/open feature/open feature operator
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2023-29018

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/open feature/open feature operator 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/open-feature/open-feature-operator fixed: 0.2.32 
Upgrade github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator to 0.2.32
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/open-feature/open-feature-operator

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-29018, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/open feature/open feature operator:

inspect dependencies for github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/open feature/open feature operator in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.2.32), 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-269: Improper Privilege Management, where the product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. In Github.com/open feature/open feature operator, 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

### Impact On a node controlled by an attacker or malicious user, the lax permissions configured on `open-feature-operator-controller-manager` can be used to further escalate the privileges of any service account in the cluster. The increased privileges could be used to modify cluster state, leading to DoS, or read sensitive data, including secrets. ### Patches The patch mitigates this issue by restricting the resources the `open-feature-operator-controller-manager` can modify.

CVE-2023-29018 Affected Github.com/open feature/open feature operator Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.2.32
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator
golang/github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator
Go
< 0.2.32
0.2.32

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator/security/advisories/GHSA-cwf6-xj49-wp83
NVD — CVE-2023-29018 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29018
Github.com/open feature/open feature operator Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator
Github.com/open feature/open feature operator Release RELEASE
https://github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator/releases/tag/v0.2.32

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29018?
CVE-2023-29018 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/open feature/open feature operator involving OpenFeature Operator vulnerable to Cluster-level Privilege Escalation under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management.
Which Github.com/open feature/open feature operator versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.2.32 across affected packages: github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator.
What version fixes CVE-2023-29018?
Upgrading to 0.2.32 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator affected?
Yes, github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator is affected in releases prior to 0.2.32. Upgrade your dependency to 0.2.32 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29018?
CVE-2023-29018 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-29018?
CVE-2023-29018 is classified under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management (The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-29018?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator'. 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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