CVE-2022-45968: Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 AList Vulnerable To Improper Preservation Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4gjr-vgfx-9qvw
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-434 CWE-281
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-45968 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) alist vulnerable to improper preservation vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves alist vulnerable to improper preservation of permissions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.5.1.

CVE-2022-45968 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-45968
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4gjr-vgfx-9qvw
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Github.com/alist org/alist/v3
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-45968

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 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/alist-org/alist/v3 fixed: 3.5.1 
Upgrade github.com/alist-org/alist/v3 to 3.5.1
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/alist-org/alist/v3

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-45968, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/alist org/alist/v3:

inspect dependencies for github.com/alist-org/alist/v3

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.5.1), 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Github.com/alist org/alist/v3, 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

Alist v3.4.0 is vulnerable to File Upload. A user with only file upload permission can upload any file to any folder (even a password protected one). Version 3.5.1 contains a patch.

CVE-2022-45968 Affected Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.5.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/alist-org/alist/v3
golang/github.com/alist-org/alist/v3
Go
< 3.5.1
3.5.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-45968 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45968
Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alist-org/alist/issues/2444
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/alist-org/alist/commit/85e1350af82e1759ca6580895e48ab969eb566cf
Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alist-org/alist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45968?
CVE-2022-45968 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 involving AList vulnerable to Improper Preservation of Permissions under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.5.1 across affected packages: github.com/alist-org/alist/v3.
What version fixes CVE-2022-45968?
Upgrading to 3.5.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/alist-org/alist/v3 affected?
Yes, github.com/alist-org/alist/v3 is affected in releases prior to 3.5.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.5.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45968?
CVE-2022-45968 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-45968?
CVE-2022-45968 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-45968?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/alist-org/alist/v3'. 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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