CVE-2023-2121: Github.com/hashicorp/vault Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gq98-53rq-qr5h
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-2121 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/vault libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves hashicorp vault vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.11.11, 1.12.7, 1.13.3.

CVE-2023-2121 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-2121
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gq98-53rq-qr5h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/vault
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:N/I:L/A:N).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-2121

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/hashicorp/vault 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/hashicorp/vault fixed: 1.11.11 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/vault to 1.11.11
github.com/hashicorp/vault fixed: 1.12.7 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/vault to 1.12.7
github.com/hashicorp/vault fixed: 1.13.3 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/vault to 1.13.3
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/hashicorp/vault

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-2121, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/hashicorp/vault:

inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/vault

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/hashicorp/vault in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.11.11), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Github.com/hashicorp/vault, 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

Vault and Vault Enterprise's (Vault) key-value v2 (kv-v2) diff viewer allowed HTML injection into the Vault web UI through key values. This vulnerability, CVE-2023-2121, is fixed in Vault 1.14.0, 1.13.3, 1.12.7, and 1.11.11.

CVE-2023-2121 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/vault Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.11.111.12.71.13.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/vault
golang/github.com/hashicorp/vault
Go
< 1.11.11
1.11.11
github.com/hashicorp/vault
golang/github.com/hashicorp/vault
Go
≥ 1.12.0
< 1.12.7
1.12.7
github.com/hashicorp/vault
golang/github.com/hashicorp/vault
Go
≥ 1.13.0
< 1.13.3
1.13.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-2121 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2121
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-17-vau... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-17-vault-s-kv-diff-viewer-allowed-html-injection/54814
Github.com/hashicorp/vault Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/vault

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2121?
CVE-2023-2121 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/vault involving Hashicorp Vault vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Github.com/hashicorp/vault versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.11.11, 1.12.7, 1.13.3 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/vault.
What version fixes CVE-2023-2121?
Upgrading to 1.11.11, 1.12.7, 1.13.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/hashicorp/vault affected?
Yes, github.com/hashicorp/vault is affected in releases prior to 1.11.11, 1.12.7, 1.13.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.11.11, 1.12.7, 1.13.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2121?
CVE-2023-2121 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-2121?
CVE-2023-2121 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-2121?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/vault'. 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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