CVE-2023-46480: Github.com/owncast/owncast Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-392h-r46j-q24p
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-46480 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Github.com/owncast/owncast libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves owncast remote code execution vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-46480 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-46480
GHSA Identifier GHSA-392h-r46j-q24p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Github.com/owncast/owncast
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2023-46480

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/owncast/owncast 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/owncast/owncast fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade github.com/owncast/owncast 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/owncast/owncast

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-46480, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/owncast/owncast:

inspect dependencies for github.com/owncast/owncast

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/owncast/owncast 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 General Security Weakness. In Github.com/owncast/owncast, 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

An issue in OwnCast v.0.1.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the authHost parameter of the indieauth function.

CVE-2023-46480 Affected Github.com/owncast/owncast Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/owncast/owncast
golang/github.com/owncast/owncast
Go
≤ 0.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-46480 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46480
Github.com/owncast/owncast Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/owncast/owncast
Github.com/owncast/owncast Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/shahzaibak96/CVE-2023-46480

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46480?
CVE-2023-46480 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/owncast/owncast involving OwnCast remote code execution vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Github.com/owncast/owncast versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: github.com/owncast/owncast.
What version fixes CVE-2023-46480?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/owncast/owncast affected?
Yes, github.com/owncast/owncast is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-46480?
CVE-2023-46480 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-46480?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/owncast/owncast'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-392h-r46j-q24p",
  "modified" : "2023-11-28T17:17:02Z",
  "published" : "2023-11-28T00:30:33Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-46480" ],
  "summary" : "OwnCast remote code execution vulnerability",
  "details" : "An issue in OwnCast v.0.1.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the authHost parameter of the indieauth function.",
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    },
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      }, {
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    } ]
  } ],
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  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/owncast/owncast"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/shahzaibak96/CVE-2023-46480"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ ],
    "severity" : "MODERATE",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2023-11-28T17:17:02Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2023-11-27T23:15:07Z"
  }
}