CVE-2023-43651: Remote code execution on the host system via MongoDB shell in jumpserver

Published Sep 27, 2023
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Updated

Impact

An authenticated user can exploit a vulnerability in MongoDB sessions to execute arbitrary commands, leading to remote code execution. This vulnerability may further be leveraged to gain root privileges on the host system.

Details Through the WEB CLI interface provided by koko, a user logs into the authorized mongoDB database and exploits the MongoDB session to execute arbitrary commands.

admin> const { execSync } = require("childprocess") admin> console.log(execSync("id; hostname;").toString()) uid=0(root) gid=0(root) groups=0(root) jmskoko admin>

Patches Safe versions: - v2.28.20 - v3.7.1

Workarounds It is recommended to upgrade the safe versions.

After upgrade, you can use the same method to check whether the vulnerability is fixed. admin> console.log(execSync("id; hostname;").toString()) /bin/sh: line 1: /bin/hostname: Permission denied

References Thanks for Oskar Zeino-Mahmalat of Sonar found and report this vulnerability

Other sources

JumpServer is an open source bastion host. An authenticated user can exploit a vulnerability in MongoDB sessions to execute arbitrary commands, leading to remote code execution. This vulnerability may further be leveraged to gain root privileges on the system. Through the WEB CLI interface provided by the koko component, a user logs into the authorized mongoDB database and exploits the MongoDB session to execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability has been addressed in versions 2.28.20 and 3.7.1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/jumpserver/koko>=3.0.0<3.7.1
3.7.1
go/github.com/jumpserver/koko>=2.0.0<2.28.20
2.28.20
FIT2CLOUD Jumpserver>=2.0.0<2.28.20
FIT2CLOUD Jumpserver>=3.0.0<3.7.1

Event History

Sep 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 24, 2023
Advisory Published
07:47 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-43651?

CVE-2023-43651 is a vulnerability in the MongoDB sessions of JumpServer that allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands and potentially gain root privileges on the system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43651?

CVE-2023-43651 has a severity rating of 9.9 (Critical).

3

How does CVE-2023-43651 affect Fit2cloud JumpServer?

CVE-2023-43651 affects Fit2cloud JumpServer versions from 2.0.0 to 2.28.20 and versions from 3.0.0 to 3.7.1.

4

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2023-43651?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2023-43651 through the WEB CLI interface provided by JumpServer, allowing them to execute arbitrary commands and potentially gain root privileges.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-43651?

Yes, it is recommended to update Fit2cloud JumpServer to a version that is not affected by CVE-2023-43651 or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

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