CVE-2023-1160: Cockpit hq/cockpit Cockpit Uses Platform-Dependent Third Party Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p8cq-pv6w-6rwx
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-1103
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1160 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) cockpit uses platform-dependent third party vulnerability (CWE-1103: Use of Platform-Dependent Third Party Components) affecting Cockpit hq/cockpit libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cockpit uses platform-dependent third party components. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-1160 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1160
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p8cq-pv6w-6rwx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-1103: Use of Platform-Dependent Third Party Components
Affected Product Cockpit hq/cockpit
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-1160

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

cockpit-hq/cockpit fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade cockpit-hq/cockpit to Latest secure release
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 cockpit-hq/cockpit

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-1160, inspect your project dependencies for Cockpit hq/cockpit:

inspect dependencies for cockpit-hq/cockpit

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cockpit hq/cockpit in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-1103: Use of Platform-Dependent Third Party Components, where the product relies on third-party components that do not provide equivalent functionality across all desirable platforms. In Cockpit hq/cockpit, 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

Use of Platform-Dependent Third Party Components in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit 2.3.9 and prior. A patch is available and anticipated to be part of version 2.4.0.

CVE-2023-1160 Affected Cockpit hq/cockpit Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cockpit-hq/cockpit
 Packagist
≤ 2.3.9

References

NVD — CVE-2023-1160 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1160
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cockpit-hq/cockpit/commit/690016208850f2d788ebc3c67884d4c692587eb8
Cockpit hq/cockpit Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cockpit-hq/cockpit
huntr.dev/bounties/3ce480dc-1... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/3ce480dc-1b1c-4230-9287-0dc3b31c2f87

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1160?
CVE-2023-1160 is a security vulnerability in Cockpit hq/cockpit involving Cockpit Uses Platform-Dependent Third Party Components under CWE-1103: Use of Platform-Dependent Third Party Components.
Which Cockpit hq/cockpit versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: cockpit-hq/cockpit.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1160?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cockpit-hq/cockpit affected?
Yes, cockpit-hq/cockpit is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1160?
CVE-2023-1160 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-1160?
CVE-2023-1160 is classified under CWE-1103: Use of Platform-Dependent Third Party Components (The product relies on third-party components that do not provide equivalent functionality across all desirable platforms.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-1160?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for cockpit-hq/cockpit'. 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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