CVE-2022-43690: Concrete5/concrete5 Concrete CMS Vulnerable To Improper Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q56r-mw39-944g
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-43690 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) concrete cms vulnerable to improper vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Concrete5/concrete5 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves concrete cms vulnerable to improper authentication. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.5.10, 9.1.3.

CVE-2022-43690 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-43690
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q56r-mw39-944g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Concrete5/concrete5
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

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

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2022-43690

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Concrete5/concrete5 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

concrete5/concrete5 fixed: 8.5.10 
Upgrade concrete5/concrete5 to 8.5.10
concrete5/concrete5 fixed: 9.1.3 
Upgrade concrete5/concrete5 to 9.1.3
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 concrete5/concrete5

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-43690, inspect your project dependencies for Concrete5/concrete5:

inspect dependencies for concrete5/concrete5

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Concrete5/concrete5 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.5.10), 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 Concrete5/concrete5, 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

Concrete CMS (formerly concrete5) below 8.5.10 and between 9.0.0 and 9.1.2 did not use strict comparison for the legacy_salt so that limited authentication bypass could occur if using this functionality. Remediate by updating to Concrete CMS 9.1.3+ or 8.5.10+.

CVE-2022-43690 Affected Concrete5/concrete5 Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.5.109.1.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
concrete5/concrete5
 Packagist
< 8.5.10
8.5.10
concrete5/concrete5
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.1.3
9.1.3

References

NVD — CVE-2022-43690 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43690
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms/commit/a4dc73a4a47823373d4b4824534bb9b7d251f72c
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms/commit/d5dd12c40efed326b26862391b7e1e6f414cdd55
documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduc... WEB
https://documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduction/version-history/8510-release-notes
documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduc... WEB
https://documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduction/version-history/913-release-notes
Concrete5/concrete5 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms
Concrete5/concrete5 Release RELEASE
https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms/releases/8.5.10
Concrete5/concrete5 Release RELEASE
https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms/releases/9.1.3
Concrete5/concrete5 Security Information SECURITY
https://www.concretecms.org/about/project-news/security/concrete-cms-security-advisory-2022-10-31

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43690?
CVE-2022-43690 is a security vulnerability in Concrete5/concrete5 involving Concrete CMS vulnerable to Improper Authentication under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Concrete5/concrete5 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.5.10, 9.1.3 across affected packages: concrete5/concrete5.
What version fixes CVE-2022-43690?
Upgrading to 8.5.10, 9.1.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is concrete5/concrete5 affected?
Yes, concrete5/concrete5 is affected in releases prior to 8.5.10, 9.1.3. Upgrade your dependency to 8.5.10, 9.1.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43690?
CVE-2022-43690 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-43690?
CVE-2022-43690 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 Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-43690?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for concrete5/concrete5'. 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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