CVE-2022-23915: Remote Code Execution (RCE)
First published: Fri Mar 04 2022(Updated: )
### Impact Weblate didn't correctly sanitize some arguments passed to Git and Mercurial, which allowed changing their behavior in an unintended way. ### Patches The issues were fixed in the 4.11.1 release. The following commits are addressing it: * 35d59f1f040541c358cece0a8d4a63183ca919b8 * d83672a3e7415da1490334e2c9431e5da1966842 ### Workarounds Instances in which untrusted users cannot create new components are not affected. ### References * [SNYK-PYTHON-WEBLATE-2414088](https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-WEBLATE-2414088) ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open a topic in [discussions](https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/discussions) * Email us at [care@weblate.org](mailto:care@weblate.org)
Credit: report@snyk.io report@snyk.io
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/Weblate | <4.11.1 | 4.11.1 |
| Weblate | <4.11.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/pull/7337
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/pull/7338
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/releases/tag/weblate-4.11.1
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-WEBLATE-2414088
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/security/advisories/GHSA-3872-f48p-pxqj
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-WEBLATE-2414088
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23915
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/commit/35d59f1f040541c358cece0a8d4a63183ca919b8
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/commit/d83672a3e7415da1490334e2c9431e5da1966842
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/weblate/PYSEC-2022-162.yaml
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/weblate/PYSEC-2022-31.yaml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3872-f48p-pxqj (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23915?
CVE-2022-23915 has been classified with a moderate severity due to improper sanitization of parameters.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23915?
To fix CVE-2022-23915, update Weblate to version 4.11.1 or later.
Which versions of Weblate are affected by CVE-2022-23915?
Weblate versions prior to 4.11.1 are affected by CVE-2022-23915.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23915?
CVE-2022-23915 is a security vulnerability related to improper input sanitization.
Can CVE-2022-23915 lead to security risks?
Yes, CVE-2022-23915 could allow attackers to alter the behavior of Git and Mercurial in unintended ways.
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