CVE-2023-33498: Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 Alist Incorrect Access Control Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hh54-53m7-7ffj
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-33498 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) alist incorrect access control vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves alist incorrect access control vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-33498 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-33498
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hh54-53m7-7ffj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Github.com/alist org/alist/v3
Package Ecosystem Go
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-2023-33498

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 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/alist-org/alist/v3 fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade github.com/alist-org/alist/v3 to Latest secure release
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/alist-org/alist/v3

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-33498, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/alist org/alist/v3:

inspect dependencies for github.com/alist-org/alist/v3

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Github.com/alist org/alist/v3, 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

alist <=3.16.3 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. Low privilege accounts can upload any file.

CVE-2023-33498 Affected Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/alist-org/alist/v3
golang/github.com/alist-org/alist/v3
Go
≤ 3.16.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-33498 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-33498
Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/YUyuanAN-com/loophole
Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alist-org/alist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33498?
CVE-2023-33498 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 involving alist Incorrect Access Control vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Github.com/alist org/alist/v3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: github.com/alist-org/alist/v3.
What version fixes CVE-2023-33498?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/alist-org/alist/v3 affected?
Yes, github.com/alist-org/alist/v3 is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-33498?
CVE-2023-33498 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-2023-33498?
CVE-2023-33498 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-33498?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/alist-org/alist/v3'. 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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