CVE-2023-0780: Cockpit hq/cockpit Improper Restriction Of Rendered UI Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gm7m-rqf8-jx4m
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-1021
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0780 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) improper restriction of rendered ui vulnerability (CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames) affecting Cockpit hq/cockpit libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves improper restriction of rendered ui layers or frames in cockpit-hq/cockpit. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.3.9.

CVE-2023-0780 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0780
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gm7m-rqf8-jx4m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
Affected Product Cockpit hq/cockpit
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-0780

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

cockpit-hq/cockpit fixed: 2.3.9 
Upgrade cockpit-hq/cockpit to 2.3.9
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 cockpit-hq/cockpit

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-0780, inspect your project dependencies for Cockpit hq/cockpit:

inspect dependencies for cockpit-hq/cockpit

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cockpit hq/cockpit in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.3.9), 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-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames, where the web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or ui layers that belong to another application or domain. In Cockpit hq/cockpit, 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 Rendered UI Layers or Frames in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.3.9.

CVE-2023-0780 Affected Cockpit hq/cockpit Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.3.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cockpit-hq/cockpit
 Packagist
< 2.3.9
2.3.9

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0780 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0780
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cockpit-hq/cockpit/commit/8450bdf7e1dc23e9d88adf30a2aa9101c0c41720
Cockpit hq/cockpit Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cockpit-hq/cockpit
huntr.dev/bounties/801efd0b-4... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/801efd0b-404b-4670-961a-12a986252fa4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0780?
CVE-2023-0780 is a security vulnerability in Cockpit hq/cockpit involving Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames in cockpit-hq/cockpit under CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames.
Which Cockpit hq/cockpit versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.3.9 across affected packages: cockpit-hq/cockpit.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0780?
Upgrading to 2.3.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cockpit-hq/cockpit affected?
Yes, cockpit-hq/cockpit is affected in releases prior to 2.3.9. Upgrade your dependency to 2.3.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0780?
CVE-2023-0780 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0780?
CVE-2023-0780 is classified under CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-0780?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for cockpit-hq/cockpit'. 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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