CVE-2023-32078: Netmaker IDOR Vulnerability Allows User to Update Other User's Password

Published Aug 24, 2023
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Updated

Impact An IDOR vulnerability was found in the user update function. By specifying another user's username it is possible to update the other user's password.

Patches Issue is patched in 0.17.1, and fixed in 0.18.6+.

If Users are using 0.17.1, they should run "docker pull gravitl/netmaker:v0.17.1" and "docker-compose up -d". This will switch them to the patched users

If users are using v0.18.0-0.18.5, they should upgrade to v0.18.6 or later.

Workarounds If using 0.17.1, can just pull the latest docker image of backend and restart server.

References Credit to Project Discovery, and in particular https://github.com/rootxharsh , https://github.com/iamnoooob, and https://github.com/projectdiscovery

Other sources

Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard. An Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability was found in versions prior to 0.17.1 and 0.18.6 in the user update function. By specifying another user's username, it was possible to update the other user's password. The issue is patched in 0.17.1 and fixed in 0.18.6. If Users are using 0.17.1, they should run docker pull gravitl/netmaker:v0.17.1 and docker-compose up -d. This will switch them to the patched users. If users are using v0.18.0-0.18.5, they should upgrade to v0.18.6 or later. As a workaround, someone using version 0.17.1 can pull the latest docker image of the backend and restart the server.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
gravitl netmaker<0.17.1
gravitl netmaker>=0.18.0<=0.18.5
go/github.com/gravitl/netmaker>=0.18.0<0.18.6
0.18.6
go/github.com/gravitl/netmaker<0.17.1
0.17.1
Netmaker netmaker<0.17.1
Netmaker netmaker>=0.18.0<=0.18.5

Event History

Aug 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 25, 2023
Advisory Published
06:41 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32078?

CVE-2023-32078 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user account security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-32078?

To fix CVE-2023-32078, upgrade to Gravitl Netmaker version 0.18.6 or higher, or if using version 0.17.1, apply the recommended patch.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-32078?

CVE-2023-32078 is an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability.

4

What are the affected software versions for CVE-2023-32078?

CVE-2023-32078 affects Gravitl Netmaker versions prior to 0.18.6 and version 0.17.1.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2023-32078?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2023-32078 can potentially update another user's password by manipulating the user update function.

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