CVE-2022-0579: Snipe/snipe it Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v6vg-pxvv-g5cq
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-269 CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0579 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) improper privilege management vulnerability (CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves improper privilege management in snipe-it. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.3.9.

CVE-2022-0579 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0579
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v6vg-pxvv-g5cq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
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-2022-0579

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

snipe/snipe-it fixed: 5.3.9 
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 5.3.9
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 snipe/snipe-it

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-0579, inspect your project dependencies for Snipe/snipe it:

inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Snipe/snipe it in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.3.9), 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-269: Improper Privilege Management, where the product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. In Snipe/snipe it, 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

Snipe-IT prior to 5.3.9 is vulnerable to improper privilege management. A user who does not have access to the supplier module may view supplier content.

CVE-2022-0579 Affected Snipe/snipe it Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.3.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
snipe/snipe-it
 Packagist
< 5.3.9
5.3.9

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0579 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0579
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it/commit/db0c0e790892db874573d95f8ae4268b8a011ab1
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it
huntr.dev/bounties/70a99cf4-3... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/70a99cf4-3241-4ffc-b9ed-5c54932f3849

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0579?
CVE-2022-0579 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Improper Privilege Management in Snipe-IT under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management.
Which Snipe/snipe it versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.3.9 across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0579?
Upgrading to 5.3.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is snipe/snipe-it affected?
Yes, snipe/snipe-it is affected in releases prior to 5.3.9. Upgrade your dependency to 5.3.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0579?
CVE-2022-0579 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-2022-0579?
CVE-2022-0579 is classified under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management (The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-0579?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it'. 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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