CVE-2022-24828: Composer/composer Missing Input Validation Can Lead Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x7cr-6qr6-2hh6
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CVSS 8.3
CWE-88 CWE-94 CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-24828 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.3) missing input validation can lead vulnerability (CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')) affecting Composer/composer libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves missing input validation can lead to command execution in composer. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.10.26, 2.2.12, 2.3.5.

CVE-2022-24828 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24828
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x7cr-6qr6-2hh6
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.3
CWE Classification CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection')
Affected Product Composer/composer
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2022-24828

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

composer/composer fixed: 1.10.26 
Upgrade composer/composer to 1.10.26
composer/composer fixed: 2.2.12 
Upgrade composer/composer to 2.2.12
composer/composer fixed: 2.3.5 
Upgrade composer/composer to 2.3.5
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 composer/composer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-24828, inspect your project dependencies for Composer/composer:

inspect dependencies for composer/composer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Composer/composer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.10.26), 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-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection'), where the product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string. In Composer/composer, 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

The Composer method `VcsDriver::getFileContent()` with user-controlled `$file` or `$identifier` arguments is susceptible to an argument injection vulnerability. It can be leveraged to gain arbitrary command execution if the Mercurial or the Git driver are used. This led to a vulnerability on Packagist.org and Private Packagist, i.e., using the composer.json `readme` field as a vector for injecting parameters into the `$file` argument for the Mercurial driver or via the `$identifier` argument for the Git and Mercurial drivers. Composer itself can be attacked through branch names by anyone controlling a Git or Mercurial repository, which is explicitly listed by URL in a project's composer.json. To the best of our knowledge, this was not actively exploited. The vulnerability has been patched on Packagist.org and Private Packagist within a day of the vulnerability report.

CVE-2022-24828 Affected Composer/composer Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.10.262.2.122.3.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
composer/composer
 Packagist
< 1.10.26
1.10.26
composer/composer
 Packagist
≥ 2.0
< 2.2.12
2.2.12
composer/composer
 Packagist
≥ 2.3
< 2.3.5
2.3.5

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/composer/composer/security/advisories/GHSA-x7cr-6qr6-2hh6
NVD — CVE-2022-24828 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24828
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/composer/composer/commit/2c40c53637c5c7e43fff7c09d3d324d632734709
Composer/composer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/composer/composer/CVE-2022-24828.yaml
Composer/composer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/composer/composer
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/625MT3IKWKFVIWLSYZFSXHVUA2LES7YQ
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GWT6LDSRY7SFMTDZWJ4MS2ZBXHL7VQEF
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QD7JQWL6C4GVROO25DTXWYWM6BPOPPCG
Composer/composer Security Information SECURITY
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2022-09

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24828?
CVE-2022-24828 is a security vulnerability in Composer/composer involving Missing input validation can lead to command execution in composer under CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection').
Which Composer/composer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.10.26, 2.2.12, 2.3.5 across affected packages: composer/composer.
What version fixes CVE-2022-24828?
Upgrading to 1.10.26, 2.2.12, 2.3.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is composer/composer affected?
Yes, composer/composer is affected in releases prior to 1.10.26, 2.2.12, 2.3.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.10.26, 2.2.12, 2.3.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24828?
CVE-2022-24828 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24828?
CVE-2022-24828 is classified under CWE-88: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') (The product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-24828?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for composer/composer'. 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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