CVE-2022-23064: Snipe/snipe it Snipe-IT Vulnerable To Host Header Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9vh6-qfv6-vcqp
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-74
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23064 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) snipe-it vulnerable to host header vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it vulnerable to host header injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.3.8.

CVE-2022-23064 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23064
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9vh6-qfv6-vcqp
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-23064

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: 5.3.8 
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 5.3.8
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 snipe/snipe-it

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-23064, 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 5.3.8), 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. 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 is a free, open-source IT asset/license management systemIn Snipe-IT, versions v3.0-alpha to v5.3.7 are vulnerable to Host Header Injection. By sending a specially crafted host header in the reset password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which once clicked lead to an attacker controlled server and thus leading to password reset token leak. This can lead to account take over.

CVE-2022-23064 Affected Snipe/snipe it Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.3.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
snipe/snipe-it
 Packagist
≥ 3.0-alpha
< 5.3.8
5.3.8

References

NVD — CVE-2022-23064 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23064
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it/commit/0c4768fd2a11ac26a61814cef23a71061bfd8bcc
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it
www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-datab... WEB
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2022-23064

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23064?
CVE-2022-23064 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving snipe-IT vulnerable to host header injection under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which Snipe/snipe it versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.3.8 across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23064?
Upgrading to 5.3.8 (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 5.3.8. Upgrade your dependency to 5.3.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23064?
CVE-2022-23064 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23064?
CVE-2022-23064 is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-23064?
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.
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