CVE-2023-26125 (Medium) detected in github.com/GIN-GONIC/gin-v1.4.0

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CVE-2023-26125 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - github.com/GIN-GONIC/gin-v1.4.0

Gin is a HTTP web framework written in Go (Golang). It features a Martini-like API with much better performance -- up to 40 times faster. If you need smashing performance, get yourself some Gin.

Library home page: https://proxy.golang.org/github.com/!g!i!n-!g!o!n!i!c/gin/@v/v1.4.0.zip

Path to dependency file: /go.mod

Path to vulnerable library: /go/pkg/mod/cache/download/github.com/gin-gonic/gin/@v/v1.4.0.mod

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **github.com/GIN-GONIC/gin-v1.4.0** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 62eb1f7b1cb792bbe607b277d53b733969f4b2ca

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

Versions of the package github.com/gin-gonic/gin before 1.9.0 are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation by allowing an attacker to use a specially crafted request via the X-Forwarded-Prefix header, potentially leading to cache poisoning. **Note:** Although this issue does not pose a significant threat on its own it can serve as an input vector for other more impactful vulnerabilities. However, successful exploitation may depend on the server configuration and whether the header is used in the application logic.

Publish Date: 2023-05-04

URL: CVE-2023-26125

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.6)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: Low

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2023-05-04

Fix Resolution: v1.9.0

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Micro-Learning Topic: Weak input validation (Detected by phrase)

Matched on "Improper Input Validation"

Injection flaws, such as SQL, NoSQL, OS, and LDAP injection, occur when untrusted data is sent to an interpreter as part of a command or query. The attacker’s hostile data can trick the interpreter into executing unintended commands or accessing data without proper authorization. Source: https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:OWASP_Top_Ten_Project

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Helpful references

• OWASP Top Ten 2021 A03: Injection - OWASP Top Ten articles provide basic techniques to protect against these high risk problem areas, and guidance on where to go next.
• OWASP Injection Prevention Cheat Sheet in Java - This article is focused on providing clear, simple, actionable guidance for preventing injection flaws in your Java applications.
• OWASP Input Validation Cheat Sheet - This cheatsheet is focused on providing clear, simple, actionable guidance for preventing injection and input validation flaws in your applications.
• OWASP Injection Prevention Cheat Sheet - This article is focused on providing clear, simple, actionable guidance for preventing injection flaws in your applications.
• OWASP Top Ten Proactive Controls 2018 C5: Validate All Inputs - Detailed article on input validation as a programming technique for ensuring that only properly formatted data may enter a software system component.

Micro-Learning Topic: Vulnerable library (Detected by phrase)

Matched on "Vulnerable Library"

What is this? (2min video)

Use of vulnerable components will introduce weaknesses into the application. Components with published vulnerabilities will allow easy exploitation as resources will often be available to automate the process.

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.