CVE-2023-0742: Github.com/answerdev/answer Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rmw8-7823-wp7f
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CVSS 9.0
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0742 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Github.com/answerdev/answer libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves answer contains cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.4.

CVE-2023-0742 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0742
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rmw8-7823-wp7f
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Github.com/answerdev/answer
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.0

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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-0742

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/answerdev/answer 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/answerdev/answer fixed: 1.0.4 
Upgrade github.com/answerdev/answer to 1.0.4
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/answerdev/answer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-0742, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/answerdev/answer:

inspect dependencies for github.com/answerdev/answer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/answerdev/answer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.4), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Github.com/answerdev/answer, 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

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.4.

CVE-2023-0742 Affected Github.com/answerdev/answer Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/answerdev/answer
golang/github.com/answerdev/answer
Go
< 1.0.4
1.0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0742 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0742
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/c3001de52af91f09c96e701facbce0b9fa0c98ad
Github.com/answerdev/answer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/answerdev/answer
huntr.dev/bounties/d73a2c03-7... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/d73a2c03-7035-453b-9c04-c733ace65544

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0742?
CVE-2023-0742 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/answerdev/answer involving Answer contains Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Github.com/answerdev/answer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.4 across affected packages: github.com/answerdev/answer.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0742?
Upgrading to 1.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/answerdev/answer affected?
Yes, github.com/answerdev/answer is affected in releases prior to 1.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0742?
CVE-2023-0742 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0742?
CVE-2023-0742 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-0742?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/answerdev/answer'. 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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