#VU71569 Improper Authorization in Argo CD - CVE-2023-22736

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71569

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22736

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Argo CD
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Argo

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks. A remote user can deploy Applications outside the configured allowed namespaces.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Argo CD: 2.5.0 - 2.5.7

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External links
https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/security/advisories/GHSA-6p4m-hw2h-6gmw

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.