CVE-2023-28609: Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore Ansible Semaphore Mishandles Authentication Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pmhg-cmjc-3875
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-28609 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) ansible semaphore mishandles authentication vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves ansible semaphore mishandles authentication. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.8.89.

CVE-2023-28609 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-28609
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pmhg-cmjc-3875
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:N/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 None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-28609

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore 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/ansible-semaphore/semaphore fixed: 2.8.89 
Upgrade github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore to 2.8.89
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/ansible-semaphore/semaphore

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-28609, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore:

inspect dependencies for github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.8.89), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore, 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

api/auth.go in Ansible Semaphore before 2.8.89 mishandles authentication.

CVE-2023-28609 Affected Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.8.89
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore
golang/github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore
Go
< 2.8.89
2.8.89

References

NVD — CVE-2023-28609 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28609
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore/commit/3e4a62b7f2b1ef0660c9fb839818a53c80a5a8b1
Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore
Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore Release RELEASE
https://github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore/releases/tag/v2.8.89

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28609?
CVE-2023-28609 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore involving Ansible Semaphore mishandles authentication under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Github.com/ansible semaphore/semaphore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.8.89 across affected packages: github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore.
What version fixes CVE-2023-28609?
Upgrading to 2.8.89 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore affected?
Yes, github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore is affected in releases prior to 2.8.89. Upgrade your dependency to 2.8.89 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28609?
CVE-2023-28609 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-28609?
CVE-2023-28609 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-28609?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore'. 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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