CVE-2023-30541: @openzeppelin/contracts OpenZeppelin Contracts TransparentUpgradeableProxy Clashing Selector Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2023-30541 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) openzeppelin contracts transparentupgradeableproxy clashing selector vulnerability (CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict) affecting @openzeppelin/contracts libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openzeppelin contracts transparentupgradeableproxy clashing selector calls may not be delegated. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.8.3.
CVE-2023-30541 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.3
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:N/I:N/A:L).
How to Fix CVE-2023-30541
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected @openzeppelin/contracts dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
npm install @openzeppelin/contracts@4.8.3npm install @openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable@4.8.3Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
npm ls @openzeppelin/contractsHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-30541, inspect your project dependencies using npm:
npm ls @openzeppelin/contractsAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of @openzeppelin/contracts in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.8.3), your application is affected.
Note: The npm ls @openzeppelin/contracts command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict, where product a handles inputs or steps differently than product b, which causes a to perform incorrect actions based on its perception of b's state. In @openzeppelin/contracts, 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
CVE-2023-30541 Affected @openzeppelin/contracts Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
@openzeppelin/contracts
|
npm |
≥ 3.2.0
< 4.8.3
|
4.8.3
|
|
@openzeppelin/contracts-upgradeable
|
npm |
≥ 3.2.0
< 4.8.3
|
4.8.3
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-mx2q-35m2-x2rh",
"modified" : "2023-04-18T16:14:52Z",
"published" : "2023-04-17T16:45:21Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-30541" ],
"summary" : "OpenZeppelin Contracts TransparentUpgradeableProxy clashing selector calls may not be delegated",
"details" : "### Impact\n\nA function in the implementation contract may be inaccessible if its selector clashes with one of the proxy's own selectors. Specifically, if the clashing function has a different signature with incompatible ABI encoding, the proxy could revert while attempting to decode the arguments from calldata.\n\nThe probability of an accidental clash is negligible, but one could be caused deliberately.\n\n### Patches\n\nThe issue has been fixed in v4.8.3.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nIf a function appears to be inaccessible for this reason, it may be possible to craft the calldata such that ABI decoding does not fail at the proxy and the function is properly proxied through.\n\n### References\n\nhttps://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts/pull/4154\n",
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"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L"
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"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30541"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts-upgradeable/commit/58fa0f81c4036f1a3b616fdffad2fd27e5d5ce21"
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"url" : "https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts"
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"type" : "WEB",
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"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-436" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
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