opensuse-welcome: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
CVE-2023-32184 is a high-severity insecure storage of sensitive information vulnerability in opensuse-welcome from openSUSE, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. The record lists version 0.1.9+git.35.4b9444a as the first without the flaw, so updating opensuse-welcome to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update opensuse-welcome to 0.1.9+git.35.4b9444a or a later version.
- Update Welcome to 0.1.9\+git.35.4b9444a or a later version.
- Read the advisory on bugzilla.suse.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE | opensuse-welcome | 0.1 up to, but not including, 0.1.9+git.35.4b9444a | 0.1.9+git.35.4b9444a |
| openSUSE | Welcome | 0.1.0 up to, but not including, 0.1.9\+git.35.4b9444a | 0.1.9\+git.35.4b9444a |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | CNA (suse.de) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
A Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in openSUSE opensuse-welcome allows local attackers to execute code as the user that runs opensuse-welcome if a custom layout is chosen This issue affects opensuse-welcome: from 0.1 before 0.1.9+git.35.4b9444a.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors.
More Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerabilities (CWE-922)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
- bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2023-32184Exploit, Issue Tracking
Recent Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerabilities
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