CVE-2022-0905: Code.gitea.io/gitea Gitea Missing Authorization Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jr9c-h74f-2v28
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CVSS 7.1
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0905 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.1) gitea missing authorization vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Code.gitea.io/gitea libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves gitea missing authorization vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.16.4.

CVE-2022-0905 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0905
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jr9c-h74f-2v28
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Code.gitea.io/gitea
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

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:L/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 Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-0905

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

code.gitea.io/gitea fixed: 1.16.4 
Upgrade code.gitea.io/gitea to 1.16.4
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 code.gitea.io/gitea

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-0905, inspect your project dependencies for Code.gitea.io/gitea:

inspect dependencies for code.gitea.io/gitea

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Code.gitea.io/gitea in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.16.4), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Code.gitea.io/gitea, 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

Gitea 1.16.3 and prior is vulnerable to missing authorization. A patch is available as part of the 1.16.4 release.

CVE-2022-0905 Affected Code.gitea.io/gitea Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.16.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
code.gitea.io/gitea
golang/code.gitea.io/gitea
Go
< 1.16.4
1.16.4

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0905 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0905
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/commit/1314f38b59748397b3429fb9bc9f9d6bac85d2f2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/commit/3e5c844a7758fa29126d201f4f98bf21bca6d314
Code.gitea.io/gitea Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea
huntr.dev/bounties/8d221f92-b... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8d221f92-b2b1-4878-bc31-66ff272e5ceb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0905?
CVE-2022-0905 is a security vulnerability in Code.gitea.io/gitea involving Gitea Missing Authorization vulnerability under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Code.gitea.io/gitea versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.16.4 across affected packages: code.gitea.io/gitea.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0905?
Upgrading to 1.16.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is code.gitea.io/gitea affected?
Yes, code.gitea.io/gitea is affected in releases prior to 1.16.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.16.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0905?
CVE-2022-0905 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-0905?
CVE-2022-0905 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-0905?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for code.gitea.io/gitea'. 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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