CVE-2023-0744: Github.com/answerdev/answer Answer Contains Improper Access Control Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4cwh-8w4g-jxxh
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0744 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) answer contains improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Github.com/answerdev/answer libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves answer contains improper access control vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.4.

CVE-2023-0744 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0744
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4cwh-8w4g-jxxh
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Github.com/answerdev/answer
Package Ecosystem Go
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-2023-0744

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/answerdev/answer 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/answerdev/answer fixed: 1.0.4 
Upgrade github.com/answerdev/answer to 1.0.4
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/answerdev/answer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-0744, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/answerdev/answer:

inspect dependencies for github.com/answerdev/answer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/answerdev/answer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.4), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Github.com/answerdev/answer, 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 Access Control in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.4.

CVE-2023-0744 Affected Github.com/answerdev/answer Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/answerdev/answer
golang/github.com/answerdev/answer
Go
< 1.0.4
1.0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0744 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0744
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/c1fa2b13f6b547b96da60b23350bbe2b29de542d
Github.com/answerdev/answer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/answerdev/answer
huntr.dev/bounties/35a0e12f-1... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/35a0e12f-1d54-4fc0-8779-6a4949b7c434
Github.com/answerdev/answer Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171733/Answerdev-1.0.3-Account-Takeover.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0744?
CVE-2023-0744 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/answerdev/answer involving Answer contains Improper Access Control vulnerability under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Github.com/answerdev/answer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.4 across affected packages: github.com/answerdev/answer.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0744?
Upgrading to 1.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/answerdev/answer affected?
Yes, github.com/answerdev/answer is affected in releases prior to 1.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0744?
CVE-2023-0744 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-2023-0744?
CVE-2023-0744 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-0744?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/answerdev/answer'. 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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