GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8: Docassemble Unauthorized Access Through URL Manipulation Vulnerability

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CWE-552
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8 is a HIGH unauthorized access through url manipulation vulnerability (CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties) affecting Docassemble libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves unauthorized access through url manipulation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.65.

GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Affected Product Docassemble
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8

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

docassemble fixed: 1.2.65 
pip install docassemble>=1.2.65
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show docassemble

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show docassemble

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Docassemble in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.65), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show docassemble command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties, where the product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. In Docassemble, 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

### Impact The vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to information on the system through URL manipulation. ### Patches The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.2.65 of the `master` branch, version 1.1.113 of the 1.1.x series, and version 1.0.12 of the `stable` branch. The Docker image on docker.io has been patched. ### Workarounds If upgrading is not possible, manually apply the changes of https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/commit/e3dbf6ce054b3c0310996f0657289f5eed0a73fe and restart the server (e.g., by pressing Save on the Configuration screen). ### Credit The vulnerability was discovered by Jim Platania of Seiso LLC (@jimmio). ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [docassemble](https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/issues) * Join the [Slack channel](https://join.slack.com/t/docassemble/shared_invite/zt-ohrn8y9z-_Fb3RAl~JPBU6Km7odBPfQ) * Email us at [jhpyle@gmail.com](mailto:jhpyle@gmail.com)

GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8 Affected Docassemble Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.65
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
docassemble
pypi/docassemble
PyPI
< 1.2.65
1.2.65

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/security/advisories/GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8?
GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8 is a security vulnerability in Docassemble involving Unauthorized access through URL manipulation under CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties.
Which Docassemble versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.65 across affected packages: docassemble.
What version fixes GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8?
Upgrading to 1.2.65 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is docassemble affected?
Yes, docassemble is affected in releases prior to 1.2.65. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.65 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8?
GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8 is classified under CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties (The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for GHSA-qrmm-w4v4-q7f8?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show docassemble'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "published" : "2021-05-06T15:27:22Z",
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