CVE-2023-0569: Publify core Publify Contains Weak Password Requirements Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g7gf-2rqw-5rwx
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-521
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0569 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) publify contains weak password requirements vulnerability (CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements) affecting Publify core libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves publify contains weak password requirements. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.2.10.

CVE-2023-0569 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0569
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g7gf-2rqw-5rwx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements
Affected Product Publify core
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:N/A:N).

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 None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-0569

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-2023-0569, 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-521: Weak Password Requirements, where the product does not require that users should have strong passwords. 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

Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository publify/publify prior to 9.2.10.

CVE-2023-0569 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-2023-0569 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0569
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/publify/publify/commit/8905e4e639cf03b758da558568a86c9816253b2d
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-2023-0569.yml
huntr.dev/bounties/81b1e1da-1... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/81b1e1da-10dd-435e-94ae-4bdd41df6df9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0569?
CVE-2023-0569 is a security vulnerability in Publify core involving Publify contains Weak Password Requirements under CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements.
Which Publify core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.2.10 across affected packages: publify_core.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0569?
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-2023-0569?
CVE-2023-0569 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0569?
CVE-2023-0569 is classified under CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements (The product does not require that users should have strong passwords.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2023-0569?
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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