CVE-2023-4560: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qxg7-q87p-pgh2
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-612
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-4560 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-612: Improper Authorization of Index Containing Sensitive Information) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product creates a search index of private or sensitive documents, but it does not properly limit index access to actors who are authorized to see the original information.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-4560 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-4560
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qxg7-q87p-pgh2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-612: Improper Authorization of Index Containing Sensitive Information
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:H/I:N/A:N).

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 None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-4560

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

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-4560, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software 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: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-612: Improper Authorization of Index Containing Sensitive Information, where the product creates a search index of private or sensitive documents, but it does not properly limit index access to actors who are authorized to see the original information. In Software, 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 of Index Containing Sensitive Information in GitHub repository omeka/omeka-s prior to 4.0.4.

References

NVD — CVE-2023-4560 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4560
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/omeka/omeka-s/commit/b3d8871f22e50ff96a7070fd0be18a0df7b6cbe7
huntr.dev/bounties/86f06e28-e... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/86f06e28-ed8d-4f96-b4ad-e47f2fe94ba6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4560?
CVE-2023-4560 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-612: Improper Authorization of Index Containing Sensitive Information.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2023-4560?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4560?
CVE-2023-4560 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-4560?
CVE-2023-4560 is classified under CWE-612: Improper Authorization of Index Containing Sensitive Information (The product creates a search index of private or sensitive documents, but it does not properly limit index access to actors who are authorized to see the original information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-4560?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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