CVE-2014-8682: Gogs.io/gogs SQL Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g6xv-8q23-w2q3
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CVSS 7.3
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-8682 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Gogs.io/gogs libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves sql injection in gogs. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.5.8.

CVE-2014-8682 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-8682
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g6xv-8q23-w2q3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Gogs.io/gogs
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

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:L/A:L).

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 Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2014-8682

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

gogs.io/gogs fixed: 0.5.8 
Upgrade gogs.io/gogs to 0.5.8
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 gogs.io/gogs

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-8682, inspect your project dependencies for Gogs.io/gogs:

inspect dependencies for gogs.io/gogs

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Gogs.io/gogs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.5.8), 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Gogs.io/gogs, 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

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Gogs (aka Go Git Service) 0.3.1-9 through 0.5.x before 0.5.6.1105 Beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the q parameter to (1) api/v1/repos/search, which is not properly handled in models/repo.go, or (2) api/v1/users/search, which is not properly handled in models/user.go.

CVE-2014-8682 Affected Gogs.io/gogs Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.5.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
gogs.io/gogs
golang/gogs.io/gogs
Go
≥ 0.3.1
< 0.5.8
0.5.8

References

NVD — CVE-2014-8682 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8682
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/gogits/gogs/commit/0c5ba4573aecc9eaed669e9431a70a5d9f184b8d
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/986... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98694
Gogs.io/gogs Release RELEASE
https://github.com/gogits/gogs/releases/tag/v0.5.8
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35238 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35238
gogs.io/docs/intro/change_l... WEB
http://gogs.io/docs/intro/change_log.html
Gogs.io/gogs Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129116/Gogs-Label-Search-Blind-SQL-Injection.html
Gogs.io/gogs Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129117/Gogs-Repository-Search-SQL-Injection.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/31
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/33
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35238 WEB
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35238
Gogs.io/gogs Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533995/100/0/threaded
Gogs.io/gogs Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71187

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8682?
CVE-2014-8682 is a security vulnerability in Gogs.io/gogs involving SQL Injection in Gogs under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Gogs.io/gogs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.5.8 across affected packages: gogs.io/gogs.
What version fixes CVE-2014-8682?
Upgrading to 0.5.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is gogs.io/gogs affected?
Yes, gogs.io/gogs is affected in releases prior to 0.5.8. Upgrade your dependency to 0.5.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8682?
CVE-2014-8682 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-8682?
CVE-2014-8682 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2014-8682?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for gogs.io/gogs'. 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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