CVE-2022-3232: Rdiffweb Rdiffweb CSRF Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cw2v-wv4g-w4p6
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3232 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) rdiffweb csrf vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Rdiffweb libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves rdiffweb csrf vulnerability in admin area can lead to deletion of repositories and users. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.5.

CVE-2022-3232 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3232
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cw2v-wv4g-w4p6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Rdiffweb
Package Ecosystem PyPI
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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-3232

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

rdiffweb fixed: 2.4.5 
pip install rdiffweb>=2.4.5
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show rdiffweb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2022-3232, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show rdiffweb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Rdiffweb in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.5), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show rdiffweb command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Rdiffweb, 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

rdiffweb prior to 2.4.5 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can use it to delete repositories and users.

CVE-2022-3232 Affected Rdiffweb Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
rdiffweb
pypi/rdiffweb
PyPI
< 2.4.5
2.4.5

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3232 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3232
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb/commit/422791ea45713aaaa865bdca74addb9fffd93a71
Rdiffweb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb
Rdiffweb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/rdiffweb/PYSEC-2022-281.yaml
huntr.dev/bounties/15c8fd98-7... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/15c8fd98-7f50-4d46-b013-42710af1f99c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3232?
CVE-2022-3232 is a security vulnerability in Rdiffweb involving rdiffweb CSRF vulnerability in admin area can lead to deletion of repositories and users under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Rdiffweb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.5 across affected packages: rdiffweb.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3232?
Upgrading to 2.4.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rdiffweb affected?
Yes, rdiffweb is affected in releases prior to 2.4.5. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3232?
CVE-2022-3232 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-3232?
CVE-2022-3232 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2022-3232?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show rdiffweb'. 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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