CVE-2023-1463: Nilsteampassnet/teampass Improper Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-86jq-pwgx-6vrq
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-639 CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1463 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting Nilsteampassnet/teampass libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves improper authorization in nilsteampassnet/teampass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.0.23.

CVE-2023-1463 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1463
GHSA Identifier GHSA-86jq-pwgx-6vrq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product Nilsteampassnet/teampass
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:N/I:L/A:L).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-1463

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

nilsteampassnet/teampass fixed: 3.0.0.23 
Upgrade nilsteampassnet/teampass to 3.0.0.23
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 nilsteampassnet/teampass

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-1463, inspect your project dependencies for Nilsteampassnet/teampass:

inspect dependencies for nilsteampassnet/teampass

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nilsteampassnet/teampass in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.0.23), 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-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. In Nilsteampassnet/teampass, 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 Authorization in GitHub repository nilsteampassnet/teampass prior to 3.0.0.23.

CVE-2023-1463 Affected Nilsteampassnet/teampass Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.0.23
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nilsteampassnet/teampass
 Packagist
< 3.0.0.23
3.0.0.23

References

NVD — CVE-2023-1463 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1463
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/teampass/commit/4e06fbaf2b78c3615d0599855a72ba7e31157516
Nilsteampassnet/teampass Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/TeamPass
huntr.dev/bounties/f6683c3b-a... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/f6683c3b-a0f2-4615-b639-1920c8ae12e6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1463?
CVE-2023-1463 is a security vulnerability in Nilsteampassnet/teampass involving Improper Authorization in nilsteampassnet/teampass under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which Nilsteampassnet/teampass versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.0.23 across affected packages: nilsteampassnet/teampass.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1463?
Upgrading to 3.0.0.23 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nilsteampassnet/teampass affected?
Yes, nilsteampassnet/teampass is affected in releases prior to 3.0.0.23. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.0.23 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1463?
CVE-2023-1463 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-1463?
CVE-2023-1463 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-1463?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for nilsteampassnet/teampass'. 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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