CVE-2023-0299: Publify core Publify Improper Input Validation Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q3rm-f527-ghxj
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0299 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) publify improper input validation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Publify core libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves publify improper input validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.2.10.

CVE-2023-0299 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0299
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q3rm-f527-ghxj
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Publify core
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-0299

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

publify_core fixed: 9.2.10 
Upgrade publify_core to 9.2.10
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 publify_core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-0299, inspect your project dependencies for Publify core:

inspect dependencies for publify_core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Publify core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 9.2.10), 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-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 Publify core, 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

Improper Input Validation in GitHub repository publify/publify prior to 9.2.10.

CVE-2023-0299 Affected Publify core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
9.2.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
publify_core
gem/publify_core
RubyGems
< 9.2.10
9.2.10

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0299 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0299
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/publify/publify/commit/ca46da283572b4f8c0b5aa245008756c8a5fd1b1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/publify/publify_core/commit/34f6e9c98e0e3b3f9896f9676b3d6442220e2b4e
Publify core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/publify/publify
Publify core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/publify_core/CVE-2023-0299.yml
huntr.dev/bounties/0049774b-1... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/0049774b-1857-46dc-a834-f1fb15138c53

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0299?
CVE-2023-0299 is a security vulnerability in Publify core involving Publify Improper Input Validation vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Publify core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.2.10 across affected packages: publify_core.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0299?
Upgrading to 9.2.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is publify_core affected?
Yes, publify_core is affected in releases prior to 9.2.10. Upgrade your dependency to 9.2.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0299?
CVE-2023-0299 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0299?
CVE-2023-0299 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 RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2023-0299?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for publify_core'. 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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