CVE-2022-0277: Microweber/microweber Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vcgf-vmpc-ph79
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-732
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0277 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) affecting Microweber/microweber libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves microweber incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.11.

CVE-2022-0277 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0277
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vcgf-vmpc-ph79
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Affected Product Microweber/microweber
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:H/I:N/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-0277

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

microweber/microweber fixed: 1.2.11 
Upgrade microweber/microweber to 1.2.11
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 microweber/microweber

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-0277, inspect your project dependencies for Microweber/microweber:

inspect dependencies for microweber/microweber

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Microweber/microweber in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.11), 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-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource, where the product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. In Microweber/microweber, 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

In Microweber prior to 1.2.11, a non-admin user is able to access other users' sensitive information.

CVE-2022-0277 Affected Microweber/microweber Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
microweber/microweber
 Packagist
< 1.2.11
1.2.11

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0277 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0277
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/microweber/microweber/commit/e680e134a4215c979bfd2eaf58336be34c8fc6e6
Microweber/microweber Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/microweber/microweber
huntr.dev/bounties/0e776f3d-3... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/0e776f3d-35b1-4a9e-8fe8-91e46c0d6316

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0277?
CVE-2022-0277 is a security vulnerability in Microweber/microweber involving Microweber Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability under CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource.
Which Microweber/microweber versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.11 across affected packages: microweber/microweber.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0277?
Upgrading to 1.2.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is microweber/microweber affected?
Yes, microweber/microweber is affected in releases prior to 1.2.11. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0277?
CVE-2022-0277 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-0277?
CVE-2022-0277 is classified under CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-0277?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for microweber/microweber'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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