ID:8371 - Exploit for Incorrect authorization in Go programming language - CVE-2022-23773

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8371 - Exploit for Incorrect authorization in Go programming language - CVE-2022-23773

ID:8371 - Exploit for Incorrect authorization in Go programming language - CVE-2022-23773

Published: September 18, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU62037
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23773
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Go programming language

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists within cmd/go, which can misinterpret branch names that falsely appear to be version tags. This can lead to  a situation where an attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform restricted actions, e.g. create tags when access was granted to create branches only.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.