CVE-2022-44381: Snipe/snipe it Snipe-IT Allows Attackers To Check Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qqv9-gqh5-7h99
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-203
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-44381 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) snipe-it allows attackers to check vulnerability (CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it allows attackers to check whether a user account exists. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-44381 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-44381
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qqv9-gqh5-7h99
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
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-2022-44381

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: Latest secure release 
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to Latest secure release
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-2022-44381, 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 the patched release), 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-203: Observable Discrepancy, where the product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor. 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 through 6.0.14 allows attackers to check whether a user account exists because of response variations in a /password/reset request.

CVE-2022-44381 Affected Snipe/snipe it Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
snipe/snipe-it
 Packagist
≤ 6.0.14

References

NVD — CVE-2022-44381 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-44381
census-labs.com/news/2022/12/23/mul... WEB
https://census-labs.com/news/2022/12/23/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-snipe-it
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44381?
CVE-2022-44381 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT allows attackers to check whether a user account exists under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy.
Which Snipe/snipe it versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2022-44381?
Upgrading to current release patches (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 Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-44381?
CVE-2022-44381 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-2022-44381?
CVE-2022-44381 is classified under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy (The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-44381?
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.
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    "github_reviewed_at" : "2022-12-30T17:19:02Z",
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}