CVE-2023-22492: RefreshToken invalidation vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2023
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Updated

ZITADEL is a combination of Auth0 and Keycloak. RefreshTokens is an OAuth 2.0 feature that allows applications to retrieve new access tokens and refresh the user's session without the need for interacting with a UI. RefreshTokens were not invalidated when a user was locked or deactivated. The deactivated or locked user was able to obtain a valid access token only through a refresh token grant. When the locked or deactivated user’s session was already terminated (“logged out”) then it was not possible to create a new session. Renewal of access token through a refresh token grant is limited to the configured amount of time (RefreshTokenExpiration). As a workaround, ensure the RefreshTokenExpiration in the OIDC settings of your instance is set according to your security requirements. This issue has been patched in versions 2.17.3 and 2.16.4.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ZITADEL ZITADEL>=2.0.0<2.16.4
ZITADEL ZITADEL>=2.17.0<2.17.3

Event History

Jan 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-22492.

2

What is ZITADEL?

ZITADEL is a combination of Auth0 and Keycloak.

3

What is the feature of RefreshTokens in OAuth 2.0?

RefreshTokens is an OAuth 2.0 feature that allows applications to retrieve new access tokens and refresh the user's session without the need for interacting with a UI.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

The impact of this vulnerability is that RefreshTokens were not invalidated when a user was locked or deactivated.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update to ZITADEL version 2.16.4 or later.

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