CVE-2023-29401: Improper handling of filenames in Content-Disposition HTTP header in github.com/gin-gonic/gin
First published: Fri May 12 2023(Updated: )
Gin-Gonic Gin Web Framework could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper input validation by the filename parameter of the Context.FileAttachment function. By using a specially-crafted attachment file name, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify the Content-Disposition header.
Credit: security@golang.org security@golang.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gin-Gonic Gin | >=1.3.1-0.20190301021747-ccb9e902956d<1.9.1 | |
| go/github.com/gin-gonic/gin | >=1.3.1-0.20190301021747-ccb9e902956d<1.9.1 | 1.9.1 |
| redhat/golang-github-gin-gonic-gin | <1.9.1 | 1.9.1 |
| IBM Planning Analytics Local - IBM Planning Analytics Workspace | <=2.1 | |
| IBM Planning Analytics Local - IBM Planning Analytics Workspace | <=2.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/gin-gonic/gin/issues/3555
- https://github.com/gin-gonic/gin/pull/3556
- https://github.com/gin-gonic/gin/releases/tag/v1.9.1
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1737
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29401
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2c4m-59x9-fr2g (Advisory)
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/255449
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7151122 (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2216959
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4293
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-29401
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5006
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8235
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8697
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2216957
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29401?
CVE-2023-29401 is a vulnerability in the Gin-Gonic Gin web framework that could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.
How does CVE-2023-29401 work?
The vulnerability occurs due to the filename parameter of the Context.FileAttachment function not being properly sanitized, allowing a maliciously crafted filename to modify the Content-Disposition header.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29401?
The severity of CVE-2023-29401 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-29401?
The affected software versions include Gin-Gonic Gin versions between 1.3.1 and 1.9.1, golang-github-gin-gonic-gin version 1.9.1, and github.com/gin-gonic/gin versions between 1.3.1 and 1.9.1.
How can I fix CVE-2023-29401?
To fix CVE-2023-29401, update the Gin-Gonic Gin web framework to version 1.9.1 or higher.
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