CVE-2022-24731: Github.com/argoproj/argo cd Path Traversal Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2022-24731 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.8) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Github.com/argoproj/argo cd libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves path traversal allows leaking out-of-bound files from argo cd repo-server. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.11, 2.2.6, 2.3.0.
CVE-2022-24731 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 6.8
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2022-24731
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/argoproj/argo cd dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd to 2.1.11
Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd to 2.2.6
Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd to 2.3.0
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/argoproj/argo-cd
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-24731, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/argoproj/argo cd:
inspect dependencies for github.com/argoproj/argo-cd
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/argoproj/argo cd in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.11), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Github.com/argoproj/argo cd, 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
CVE-2022-24731 Affected Github.com/argoproj/argo cd Versions
3 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd
|
Go |
≥ 1.5.0
< 2.1.11
|
2.1.11
|
|
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd
|
Go |
≥ 2.2.0
< 2.2.6
|
2.2.6
|
|
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd
|
Go |
≥ 2.3.0-rc1
< 2.3.0
|
2.3.0
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"id" : "GHSA-h6h5-6fmq-rh28",
"modified" : "2022-03-24T00:12:46Z",
"published" : "2022-03-24T00:12:46Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-24731" ],
"summary" : "Path traversal allows leaking out-of-bound files from Argo CD repo-server",
"details" : "### Impact\n\nAll unpatched versions of Argo CD starting with v1.5.0 are vulnerable to a path traversal vulnerability allowing a malicious user with read/write access to leak sensitive files from Argo CD's repo-server.\n\nA malicious Argo CD user who has been granted [`create` or `update` access to Applications](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/rbac/#rbac-resources-and-actions) can leak the contents of any text file on the repo-server. By crafting a malicious Helm chart and using it in an Application, the attacker can retrieve the sensitive file's contents either as part of the generated manifests or in an error message. The attacker would have to know or guess the location of the target file.\n\nSensitive files which could be leaked include files from other Application's source repositories (potentially decrypted files, if you are using a decryption plugin) or any secrets which have been mounted as files on the repo-server.\n\n### Patches\n\nA patch for this vulnerability has been released in the following Argo CD versions:\n\n* v2.3.0\n* v2.2.6\n* v2.1.11\n\n### Workarounds\n\nThe only certain way to avoid the vulnerability is to upgrade. \n\nTo mitigate the problem, you can \n* avoid storing secrets in git\n* avoid mounting secrets as files on the repo-server\n* avoid decrypting secrets into files on the repo-server\n* carefully [limit who can `create` or `update` Applications](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/rbac/#rbac-resources-and-actions)\n\n### References\n\n* [Security documentation for the repo-server component](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/security/#git-helm-repositories)\n* [Argo CD RBAC configuration documentation](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/rbac/#)\n\n### For more information\n\nOpen an issue in [the Argo CD issue tracker](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/issues) or [discussions](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/discussions)\nJoin us on [Slack](https://argoproj.github.io/community/join-slack) in channel #argo-cd\n",
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