CVE-2023-46255: Github.com/authzed/spicedb SpiceDB Leaks Information Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jg7w-cxjv-98c2
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CVSS 4.2
CWE-532
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-46255 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.2) spicedb leaks information vulnerability (CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) affecting Github.com/authzed/spicedb libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves spicedb leaks information in log files when uri cannot be parsed. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.27.0-rc1.

CVE-2023-46255 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-46255
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jg7w-cxjv-98c2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.2
CWE Classification CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Affected Product Github.com/authzed/spicedb
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.2

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-46255

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/authzed/spicedb 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/authzed/spicedb fixed: 1.27.0-rc1 
Upgrade github.com/authzed/spicedb to 1.27.0-rc1
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/authzed/spicedb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-46255, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/authzed/spicedb:

inspect dependencies for github.com/authzed/spicedb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/authzed/spicedb in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.27.0-rc1), 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-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File, where the product writes sensitive information to a log file. In Github.com/authzed/spicedb, 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

SpiceDB is an open source, Google Zanzibar-inspired database for creating and managing security-critical application permissions. When the provided datastore URI is malformed (e.g. by having a password which contains `:`) the full URI (including the provided password) is printed, so that the password is shown in the logs. Version 1.27.0-rc1 patches this issue. Example output: ``` terminated with errors error="unable to create migration driver for postgres: parse \"postgres://spicedb:<PASSWORD IN PLAINTEXT>": invalid port \"<PASSWORD IN PLAINTEXT>\" after host" ```

CVE-2023-46255 Affected Github.com/authzed/spicedb Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.27.0-rc1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/authzed/spicedb
golang/github.com/authzed/spicedb
Go
< 1.27.0-rc1
1.27.0-rc1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/authzed/spicedb/security/advisories/GHSA-jg7w-cxjv-98c2
NVD — CVE-2023-46255 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46255
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/authzed/spicedb/commit/ae50421b80f895e4c98d999b18e06b6f1e6f1cf8
Github.com/authzed/spicedb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/authzed/spicedb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46255?
CVE-2023-46255 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/authzed/spicedb involving SpiceDB leaks information in log files when URI cannot be parsed under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File.
Which Github.com/authzed/spicedb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.27.0-rc1 across affected packages: github.com/authzed/spicedb.
What version fixes CVE-2023-46255?
Upgrading to 1.27.0-rc1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/authzed/spicedb affected?
Yes, github.com/authzed/spicedb is affected in releases prior to 1.27.0-rc1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.27.0-rc1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46255?
CVE-2023-46255 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.2 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-46255?
CVE-2023-46255 is classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File (The product writes sensitive information to a log file.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-46255?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/authzed/spicedb'. 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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