CVE-2023-3300: Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Nomad Search API Leaks Information Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v5fm-hr72-27hx
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-266 CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-3300 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) nomad search api leaks information vulnerability (CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment) affecting Github.com/hashicorp/nomad libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves nomad search api leaks information about csi plugins. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.11, 1.5.7.

CVE-2023-3300 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-3300
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v5fm-hr72-27hx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affected Product Github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-3300

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/hashicorp/nomad 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/hashicorp/nomad fixed: 1.4.11 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to 1.4.11
github.com/hashicorp/nomad fixed: 1.5.7 
Upgrade github.com/hashicorp/nomad to 1.5.7
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/hashicorp/nomad

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-3300, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/hashicorp/nomad:

inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/nomad

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/hashicorp/nomad in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.11), 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-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment, where a product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. In Github.com/hashicorp/nomad, 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 was identified in Nomad such that the search HTTP API can reveal names of available CSI plugins to unauthenticated users or users without the plugin:read policy. This vulnerability, CVE-2023-3300, affects Nomad since 0.11 and was fixed in 1.6.0, 1.5.7, and 1.4.11.

CVE-2023-3300 Affected Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.111.5.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
≥ 0.11.0
< 1.4.11
1.4.11
github.com/hashicorp/nomad
golang/github.com/hashicorp/nomad
Go
≥ 1.5.0
< 1.5.7
1.5.7

References

NVD — CVE-2023-3300 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3300
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad/commit/a8789d3872bbf1b1f420f28b0f7ad8532a41d5e3
discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-22-nom... WEB
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-22-nomad-search-api-leaks-information-about-csi-plugins/56272
Github.com/hashicorp/nomad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hashicorp/nomad
pkg.go.dev/vuln/go-2024-2671 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-2671

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3300?
CVE-2023-3300 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/hashicorp/nomad involving Nomad Search API Leaks Information About CSI Plugins under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment.
Which Github.com/hashicorp/nomad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.11, 1.5.7 across affected packages: github.com/hashicorp/nomad.
What version fixes CVE-2023-3300?
Upgrading to 1.4.11, 1.5.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/hashicorp/nomad affected?
Yes, github.com/hashicorp/nomad is affected in releases prior to 1.4.11, 1.5.7. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.11, 1.5.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3300?
CVE-2023-3300 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3300?
CVE-2023-3300 is classified under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment (A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-3300?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/hashicorp/nomad'. 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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