CVE-2022-0203: Bytefury/crater Missing Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xh9g-cp3v-p8q4
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-284 CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0203 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Bytefury/crater libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves missing authorization in crater invoice. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.2.

CVE-2022-0203 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0203
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xh9g-cp3v-p8q4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Bytefury/crater
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-0203

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

bytefury/crater fixed: 6.0.2 
Upgrade bytefury/crater to 6.0.2
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 bytefury/crater

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-0203, inspect your project dependencies for Bytefury/crater:

inspect dependencies for bytefury/crater

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Bytefury/crater in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.0.2), 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 Bytefury/crater, 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

Crater Invoice prior to version 6.0.2 has a missing authorization vulnerability..

CVE-2022-0203 Affected Bytefury/crater Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
bytefury/crater
 Packagist
< 6.0.2
6.0.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0203 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0203
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/crater-invoice/crater/commit/dd324c8bb6b17009f82afe8bc830caec7241e992
Bytefury/crater Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/crater-invoice/crater
huntr.dev/bounties/395fc553-2... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/395fc553-2b90-4e69-ba07-a316e1c06406

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0203?
CVE-2022-0203 is a security vulnerability in Bytefury/crater involving Missing Authorization in Crater Invoice under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Bytefury/crater versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.2 across affected packages: bytefury/crater.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0203?
Upgrading to 6.0.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is bytefury/crater affected?
Yes, bytefury/crater is affected in releases prior to 6.0.2. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0203?
CVE-2022-0203 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-0203?
CVE-2022-0203 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-2022-0203?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for bytefury/crater'. 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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