CVE-2022-31102: Cross-site Scripting for Argo CD single sign on users

Published Jul 12, 2022
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Updated

Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. Argo CD starting with 2.3.0 and prior to 2.3.6 and 2.4.5 is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) bug which could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript in the /auth/callback page in a victim's browser. This vulnerability only affects Argo CD instances which have single sign on (SSO) enabled. The exploit also assumes the attacker has 1) access to the API server's encryption key, 2) a method to add a cookie to the victim's browser, and 3) the ability to convince the victim to visit a malicious /auth/callback link. The vulnerability is classified as low severity because access to the API server's encryption key already grants a high level of access. Exploiting the XSS would allow the attacker to impersonate the victim, but would not grant any privileges which the attacker could not otherwise gain using the encryption key. A patch for this vulnerability has been released in the following Argo CD versions 2.4.5 and 2.3.6. There is currently no known workaround.

Affected Software

4 affected components
argoproj Argo CD>=2.3.0<2.3.6
argoproj Argo CD>=2.4.0<2.4.5
linuxfoundation Argo-cd>=2.3.0<2.3.6
linuxfoundation Argo-cd>=2.4.0<2.4.5

Event History

Jul 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-31102?

CVE-2022-31102 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Argo CD.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31102?

CVE-2022-31102 has a severity rating of medium (6.1).

3

How does CVE-2022-31102 affect Argo CD?

CVE-2022-31102 affects Argo CD versions 2.3.0 to 2.3.6 and 2.4.0 to 2.4.5.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-31102?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-31102 by injecting arbitrary JavaScript code in the `/auth/callback` page of a victim's browser.

5

Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2022-31102?

Yes, patches and fixes for CVE-2022-31102 are available in the following releases: Argo CD 2.3.6 and Argo CD 2.4.5.

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