CVE-2023-3190: Nilsteampassnet/teampass Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p7xm-g427-jxfc
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CVSS 4.6
CWE-116
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-3190 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.6) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output) affecting Nilsteampassnet/teampass libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves teampass cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.9.

CVE-2023-3190 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-3190
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p7xm-g427-jxfc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.6
CWE Classification CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output
Affected Product Nilsteampassnet/teampass
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.6

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:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-3190

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

nilsteampassnet/teampass fixed: 3.0.9 
Upgrade nilsteampassnet/teampass to 3.0.9
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 nilsteampassnet/teampass

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-3190, inspect your project dependencies for Nilsteampassnet/teampass:

inspect dependencies for nilsteampassnet/teampass

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nilsteampassnet/teampass in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.9), 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-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output, where the product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. as a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved. In Nilsteampassnet/teampass, 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

In versions of nilsteampassnet/teampass prior to 3.0.9 some user input was not properly sanitized which may have lead to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vectors in the application.

CVE-2023-3190 Affected Nilsteampassnet/teampass Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nilsteampassnet/teampass
 Packagist
< 3.0.9
3.0.9

References

NVD — CVE-2023-3190 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3190
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/teampass/commit/241dbd4159a5d63b55af426464d30dbb53925705
Nilsteampassnet/teampass Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/teampass
huntr.dev/bounties/5562c4c4-0... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/5562c4c4-0475-448f-a451-7c4666bc7180

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3190?
CVE-2023-3190 is a security vulnerability in Nilsteampassnet/teampass involving Teampass Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output.
Which Nilsteampassnet/teampass versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.9 across affected packages: nilsteampassnet/teampass.
What version fixes CVE-2023-3190?
Upgrading to 3.0.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nilsteampassnet/teampass affected?
Yes, nilsteampassnet/teampass is affected in releases prior to 3.0.9. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3190?
CVE-2023-3190 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3190?
CVE-2023-3190 is classified under CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output (The product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-3190?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for nilsteampassnet/teampass'. 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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