CVE-2023-0671: Froxlor/froxlor Froxlor Is Vulnerable To Privilege Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9fqc-9cpr-w73q
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0671 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) froxlor is vulnerable to privilege vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Froxlor/froxlor libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves froxlor is vulnerable to privilege escalation from customer to root via directory-options. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.10.

CVE-2023-0671 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0671
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9fqc-9cpr-w73q
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Froxlor/froxlor
Package Ecosystem Packagist
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-2023-0671

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

froxlor/froxlor fixed: 2.0.10 
Upgrade froxlor/froxlor to 2.0.10
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 froxlor/froxlor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-0671, inspect your project dependencies for Froxlor/froxlor:

inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Froxlor/froxlor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.10), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Froxlor/froxlor, 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

Code Injection in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.10.

CVE-2023-0671 Affected Froxlor/froxlor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
froxlor/froxlor
 Packagist
< 2.0.10
2.0.10

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0671 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0671
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor/commit/0034681412057fef2dfe9cce9f8a6e3321f52edc
Froxlor/froxlor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor
huntr.dev/bounties/c2a84917-7... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/c2a84917-7ac0-4169-81c1-b61e617023de

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0671?
CVE-2023-0671 is a security vulnerability in Froxlor/froxlor involving froxlor is vulnerable to privilege escalation from customer to root via directory-options under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Froxlor/froxlor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.10 across affected packages: froxlor/froxlor.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0671?
Upgrading to 2.0.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is froxlor/froxlor affected?
Yes, froxlor/froxlor is affected in releases prior to 2.0.10. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0671?
CVE-2023-0671 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-2023-0671?
CVE-2023-0671 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-0671?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor'. 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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