CVE-2022-36082: Mangadex downloader Mangadex-downloader Vulnerable To Unauthorized File Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r9x7-2xmr-v8fw
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-36082 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) mangadex-downloader vulnerable to unauthorized file vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Mangadex downloader libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves mangadex-downloader vulnerable to unauthorized file reading. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.2.

CVE-2022-36082 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-36082
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r9x7-2xmr-v8fw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Mangadex downloader
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2022-36082

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

mangadex-downloader fixed: 1.7.2 
pip install mangadex-downloader>=1.7.2
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 mangadex-downloader

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2022-36082, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show mangadex-downloader

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mangadex downloader in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7.2), your application is affected.

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Mangadex downloader, 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 When using `file:<location>` command and `<location>` is web URL location (http, https). mangadex-downloader will try to open and read a file in local disk if the content from online file is exist-as-a-file in victim computer So far, the app only read the files and not execute it. But still, when someone reading your files without you knowing, it's very scary. ### Proof of Concept (PoC) https://www.mansuf.link/unauthorized-file-read-in-mangadex-downloader-cve-2022-36082/ ### Workarounds Unfortunately, there is no workarounds to make it safe from this issue. But i suggest you double check the url before proceed to download or update to latest version ( >= 1.7.2) ### Patches Fixed in version 1.7.2. Commit patch: https://github.com/mansuf/mangadex-downloader/commit/439cc2825198ebc12b3310c95c39a8c7710c9b42

CVE-2022-36082 Affected Mangadex downloader Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mangadex-downloader
pypi/mangadex-downloader
PyPI
≥ 1.3.0
< 1.7.2
1.7.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/mansuf/mangadex-downloader/security/advisories/GHSA-r9x7-2xmr-v8fw
NVD — CVE-2022-36082 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36082
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mansuf/mangadex-downloader/commit/439cc2825198ebc12b3310c95c39a8c7710c9b42
Mangadex downloader Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mansuf/mangadex-downloader
Mangadex downloader Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/mangadex-downloader/PYSEC-2022-264.yaml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36082?
CVE-2022-36082 is a security vulnerability in Mangadex downloader involving mangadex-downloader vulnerable to unauthorized file reading under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Mangadex downloader versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7.2 across affected packages: mangadex-downloader.
What version fixes CVE-2022-36082?
Upgrading to 1.7.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mangadex-downloader affected?
Yes, mangadex-downloader is affected in releases prior to 1.7.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36082?
CVE-2022-36082 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-36082?
CVE-2022-36082 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2022-36082?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show mangadex-downloader'. 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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