SB2023012009 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Autolab

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41956)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the remote handin feature. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

2) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41955)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the MOSS functionality. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://github.com/autolab/Autolab/security/advisories/GHSA-g7x7-mgrv-f24x
• https://www.stackhawk.com/blog/rails-path-traversal-guide-examples-and-prevention/
• https://github.com/autolab/Autolab/security/advisories/GHSA-x5r3-vf3p-3269