CVE-2023-1537: Github.com/answerdev/answer Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hwj7-frgj-7829
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-294
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1537 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay) affecting Github.com/answerdev/answer libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves answer vulnerable to authentication bypass by capture-replay. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.6.

CVE-2023-1537 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1537
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hwj7-frgj-7829
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay
Affected Product Github.com/answerdev/answer
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-2023-1537

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/answerdev/answer 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/answerdev/answer fixed: 1.0.6 
Upgrade github.com/answerdev/answer to 1.0.6
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/answerdev/answer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-1537, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/answerdev/answer:

inspect dependencies for github.com/answerdev/answer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/answerdev/answer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.6), 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-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay, where a capture-replay flaw exists when the design of the product makes it possible for a malicious user to sniff network traffic and bypass authentication by replaying it to the server in question to the same effect as the original message (or with minor changes). In Github.com/answerdev/answer, 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

Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.

CVE-2023-1537 Affected Github.com/answerdev/answer Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/answerdev/answer
golang/github.com/answerdev/answer
Go
< 1.0.6
1.0.6

References

NVD — CVE-2023-1537 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1537
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/813ad0b9894673b1bdd489a2e9ab60a44fe990af
Github.com/answerdev/answer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/answerdev/answer
huntr.dev/bounties/171cde18-a... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/171cde18-a447-446c-a9ab-297953ad9b86

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1537?
CVE-2023-1537 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/answerdev/answer involving Answer vulnerable to Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay under CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay.
Which Github.com/answerdev/answer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.6 across affected packages: github.com/answerdev/answer.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1537?
Upgrading to 1.0.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/answerdev/answer affected?
Yes, github.com/answerdev/answer is affected in releases prior to 1.0.6. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1537?
CVE-2023-1537 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-2023-1537?
CVE-2023-1537 is classified under CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay (A capture-replay flaw exists when the design of the product makes it possible for a malicious user to sniff network traffic and bypass authentication by replaying it to the server in question to the same effect as the original message (or with minor changes).).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-1537?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/answerdev/answer'. 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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