CVE-2023-3304: Admidio/admidio Admidio Improper Access Control Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x3m2-3pwj-8fj4
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-3304 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) admidio improper access control vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Admidio/admidio libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves admidio improper access control vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.2.9.

CVE-2023-3304 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-3304
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x3m2-3pwj-8fj4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Admidio/admidio
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:L/I:L/A:N).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-3304

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

admidio/admidio fixed: 4.2.9 
Upgrade admidio/admidio to 4.2.9
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 admidio/admidio

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-3304, inspect your project dependencies for Admidio/admidio:

inspect dependencies for admidio/admidio

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Admidio/admidio in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.2.9), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Admidio/admidio, 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

Admidio prior to 4.2.9 is vulnerable to Improper Access Control.

CVE-2023-3304 Affected Admidio/admidio Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.2.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
admidio/admidio
 Packagist
< 4.2.9
4.2.9

References

NVD — CVE-2023-3304 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3304
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/admidio/admidio/commit/3b248b7d5e0e60a00ee2f9a6908d538d62a5837f
Admidio/admidio Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/admidio/admidio
huntr.dev/bounties/721fae61-3... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/721fae61-3c8c-4e4b-8407-64321bc0ed17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3304?
CVE-2023-3304 is a security vulnerability in Admidio/admidio involving Admidio Improper Access Control vulnerability under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Admidio/admidio versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.2.9 across affected packages: admidio/admidio.
What version fixes CVE-2023-3304?
Upgrading to 4.2.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is admidio/admidio affected?
Yes, admidio/admidio is affected in releases prior to 4.2.9. Upgrade your dependency to 4.2.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3304?
CVE-2023-3304 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3304?
CVE-2023-3304 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-3304?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for admidio/admidio'. 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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