CVE-2023-2980: Github.com/pydio/cells/v4 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j327-c69h-4gh8
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-99 CWE-74
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-2980 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-99: Improper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection')) affecting Github.com/pydio/cells/v4 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves abstrium pydio cells resource injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.2.1.

CVE-2023-2980 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-2980
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j327-c69h-4gh8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-99: Improper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection')
Affected Product Github.com/pydio/cells/v4
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-2980

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/pydio/cells/v4 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/pydio/cells/v4 fixed: 4.2.1 
Upgrade github.com/pydio/cells/v4 to 4.2.1
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/pydio/cells/v4

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-2980, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/pydio/cells/v4:

inspect dependencies for github.com/pydio/cells/v4

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/pydio/cells/v4 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.2.1), 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-99: Improper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection'), where the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before it is used as an identifier for a resource that may be outside the intended sphere of control. In Github.com/pydio/cells/v4, 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

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Abstrium Pydio Cells 4.2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 4.2.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-230212.

CVE-2023-2980 Affected Github.com/pydio/cells/v4 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.2.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/pydio/cells/v4
golang/github.com/pydio/cells/v4
Go
< 4.2.1
4.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-2980 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2980
Github.com/pydio/cells/v4 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pydio/cells
popalltheshells.medium.com/multiple-cves-affec... WEB
https://popalltheshells.medium.com/multiple-cves-affecting-pydio-cells-4-2-0-321e7e4712be
pydio.com/en/community/releas... WEB
https://pydio.com/en/community/releases/pydio-cells/pydio-cells-enterprise-421
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230212
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.230212

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2980?
CVE-2023-2980 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/pydio/cells/v4 involving Abstrium Pydio Cells Resource Injection vulnerability under CWE-99: Improper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection').
Which Github.com/pydio/cells/v4 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.2.1 across affected packages: github.com/pydio/cells/v4.
What version fixes CVE-2023-2980?
Upgrading to 4.2.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/pydio/cells/v4 affected?
Yes, github.com/pydio/cells/v4 is affected in releases prior to 4.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.2.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2980?
CVE-2023-2980 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-2980?
CVE-2023-2980 is classified under CWE-99: Improper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection') (The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before it is used as an identifier for a resource that may be outside the intended sphere of control.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-2980?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/pydio/cells/v4'. 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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