CVE-2022-3167: Rdiffweb Rdiffweb Vulnerable To Improper Restriction Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m379-x4xc-38x9
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-1021
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3167 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 8.8) rdiffweb vulnerable to improper restriction vulnerability (CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames) affecting Rdiffweb libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves rdiffweb vulnerable to improper restriction of rendered ui layers or frames. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.1.

CVE-2022-3167 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3167
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m379-x4xc-38x9
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
Affected Product Rdiffweb
Package Ecosystem PyPI
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:N/UI:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-3167

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

rdiffweb fixed: 2.4.1 
pip install rdiffweb>=2.4.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show rdiffweb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2022-3167, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show rdiffweb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Rdiffweb in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.1), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show rdiffweb command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

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 Rdiffweb, 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

rdiffweb prior to 2.4.1 is vulnerable to Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames. This allows attackers to perform clickjacking attacks that can trick victims into performing actions such as entering passwords, liking or deleting posts, and/or initiating an account deletion. This issue has been patched in version 2.4.1.

CVE-2022-3167 Affected Rdiffweb Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
rdiffweb
pypi/rdiffweb
PyPI
< 2.4.1
2.4.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3167 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3167
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb/commit/7294bb7466532762c93d711211e5958940c1b428
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-m379-x4xc-38x9
Rdiffweb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb
Rdiffweb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/rdiffweb/PYSEC-2022-268.yaml
huntr.dev/bounties/e5c2625b-3... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/e5c2625b-34cc-4805-8223-80f2689e4e5c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3167?
CVE-2022-3167 is a security vulnerability in Rdiffweb involving rdiffweb vulnerable to Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames under CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames.
Which Rdiffweb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.1 across affected packages: rdiffweb.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3167?
Upgrading to 2.4.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rdiffweb affected?
Yes, rdiffweb is affected in releases prior to 2.4.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3167?
CVE-2022-3167 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-3167?
CVE-2022-3167 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 PyPI dependencies for CVE-2022-3167?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show rdiffweb'. 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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