CVE-2022-4688: Github.com/usememos/memos Usememos/memos Vulnerable To Improper Authorization Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vwg4-846x-f94v
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4688 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) usememos/memos vulnerable to improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Github.com/usememos/memos libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves usememos/memos vulnerable to improper authorization. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.9.0.

CVE-2022-4688 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4688
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vwg4-846x-f94v
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Github.com/usememos/memos
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2022-4688

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/usememos/memos 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/usememos/memos fixed: 0.9.0 
Upgrade github.com/usememos/memos to 0.9.0
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/usememos/memos

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-4688, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/usememos/memos:

inspect dependencies for github.com/usememos/memos

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/usememos/memos in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.9.0), 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Github.com/usememos/memos, 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

usememos/memos is an open-source, self-hosted memo hub with knowledge management and socialization. Memos versions prior to 0.9.0 are vulnerable to improper authorization, which can allow a user to modify the nickname, username and email of other users without permission.

CVE-2022-4688 Affected Github.com/usememos/memos Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.9.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/usememos/memos
golang/github.com/usememos/memos
Go
< 0.9.0
0.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4688 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4688
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/usememos/memos/commit/dca35bde877aab6e64ef51b52e590b5d48f692f9
Github.com/usememos/memos Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/usememos/memos
huntr.dev/bounties/23856e7e-9... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/23856e7e-94ff-4dee-97d0-0cd47e9b8ff6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4688?
CVE-2022-4688 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/usememos/memos involving usememos/memos vulnerable to improper authorization under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Github.com/usememos/memos versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.9.0 across affected packages: github.com/usememos/memos.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4688?
Upgrading to 0.9.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/usememos/memos affected?
Yes, github.com/usememos/memos is affected in releases prior to 0.9.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.9.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4688?
CVE-2022-4688 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-4688?
CVE-2022-4688 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-4688?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/usememos/memos'. 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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