CVE-2022-24731: Github.com/argoproj/argo cd Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h6h5-6fmq-rh28
CVSS 6.8
CWE-284 CWE-209 CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-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

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-24731
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h6h5-6fmq-rh28
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.8
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Github.com/argoproj/argo cd
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

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).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (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.

github.com/argoproj/argo-cd fixed: 2.1.11
Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd to 2.1.11
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd fixed: 2.2.6
Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd to 2.2.6
github.com/argoproj/argo-cd fixed: 2.3.0
Upgrade github.com/argoproj/argo-cd to 2.3.0
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 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

### Impact All 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. A 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. Sensitive 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. ### Patches A patch for this vulnerability has been released in the following Argo CD versions: * v2.3.0 * v2.2.6 * v2.1.11 ### Workarounds The only certain way to avoid the vulnerability is to upgrade. To mitigate the problem, you can * avoid storing secrets in git * avoid mounting secrets as files on the repo-server * avoid decrypting secrets into files on the repo-server * carefully [limit who can `create` or `update` Applications](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/rbac/#rbac-resources-and-actions) ### References * [Security documentation for the repo-server component](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/security/#git-helm-repositories) * [Argo CD RBAC configuration documentation](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/rbac/#) ### For more information Open an issue in [the Argo CD issue tracker](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/issues) or [discussions](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/discussions) Join us on [Slack](https://argoproj.github.io/community/join-slack) in channel #argo-cd

CVE-2022-24731 Affected Github.com/argoproj/argo cd Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.112.2.62.3.0
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

What is CVE-2022-24731?
CVE-2022-24731 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/argoproj/argo cd involving Path traversal allows leaking out-of-bound files from Argo CD repo-server under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Github.com/argoproj/argo cd versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.11, 2.2.6, 2.3.0 across affected packages: github.com/argoproj/argo-cd.
What version fixes CVE-2022-24731?
Upgrading to 2.1.11, 2.2.6, 2.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/argoproj/argo-cd affected?
Yes, github.com/argoproj/argo-cd is affected in releases prior to 2.1.11, 2.2.6, 2.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.11, 2.2.6, 2.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24731?
CVE-2022-24731 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-24731?
CVE-2022-24731 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-24731?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/argoproj/argo-cd'. 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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