CVE-2022-3173: Snipe/snipe it Snipe-IT Vulnerable To Improper Authentication Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fhvv-p968-6vvj
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3173 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) snipe-it vulnerable to improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it vulnerable to improper authentication. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.10.

CVE-2022-3173 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3173
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fhvv-p968-6vvj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-3173

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: 6.0.10 
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 6.0.10
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-2022-3173, 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 6.0.10), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. 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 6.0.10 is vulnerable to Improper Authentication. A user without the `View and Modify License Files` permission may access files uploaded to licenses as long as they have the `View` permission for licenses.

CVE-2022-3173 Affected Snipe/snipe it Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
snipe/snipe-it
 Packagist
< 6.0.10
6.0.10

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3173 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3173
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it/commit/dcab1381e7ee0b7fd1df3a34750dbff4b79185b2
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it
huntr.dev/bounties/6d8ffcc6-c... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/6d8ffcc6-c6e3-4385-8ead-bdbbbacf79e9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3173?
CVE-2022-3173 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT vulnerable to Improper Authentication under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Snipe/snipe it versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.10 across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3173?
Upgrading to 6.0.10 (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 6.0.10. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3173?
CVE-2022-3173 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-3173?
CVE-2022-3173 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-3173?
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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    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://huntr.dev/bounties/6d8ffcc6-c6e3-4385-8ead-bdbbbacf79e9"
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  "database_specific" : {
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