CVE-2018-14009: Codiad/codiad Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-584h-jhxh-pxp2
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-20 CWE-74
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-14009 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Codiad/codiad libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves codiad remote code execution vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-14009 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-14009
GHSA Identifier GHSA-584h-jhxh-pxp2
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Codiad/codiad
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2018-14009

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

codiad/codiad fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade codiad/codiad to Latest secure release
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 codiad/codiad

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2018-14009, inspect your project dependencies for Codiad/codiad:

inspect dependencies for codiad/codiad

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Codiad/codiad in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Codiad/codiad, 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

Codiad through 2.8.4 allows Remote Code Execution, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-11366 and CVE-2017-15689.

CVE-2018-14009 Affected Codiad/codiad Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
codiad/codiad
 Packagist
≤ 2.8.4

References

NVD — CVE-2018-14009 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14009
Codiad/codiad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Codiad/Codiad
Codiad/codiad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/WangYihang/Codiad-Remote-Code-Execute-Exploit
Codiad/codiad Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161944/Codiad-2.8.4-Remote-Code-Execution.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14009?
CVE-2018-14009 is a security vulnerability in Codiad/codiad involving Codiad remote code execution vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Codiad/codiad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: codiad/codiad.
What version fixes CVE-2018-14009?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is codiad/codiad affected?
Yes, codiad/codiad is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-14009?
CVE-2018-14009 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-14009?
CVE-2018-14009 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2018-14009?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for codiad/codiad'. 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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