CVE-2023-0574 in Yugabyte
Summary
by MITRE • 02/09/2023
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), Improperly Controlled Modification of Dynamically-Determined Object Attributes, Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in YugaByte, Inc. Yugabyte Managed allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs, Communication Channel Manipulation, Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Yugabyte Managed: from 2.0 through 2.13.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/09/2023
The CVE-2023-0574 vulnerability represents a critical convergence of multiple security weaknesses in YugaByte Managed versions 2.0 through 2.13, creating a sophisticated attack vector that undermines fundamental security controls. This vulnerability encompasses server-side request forgery capabilities that allow attackers to manipulate internal system communications, combined with improper control over dynamically determined object attributes that can lead to unauthorized access patterns. The flaw manifests as an insufficient restriction of excessive authentication attempts, creating opportunities for credential-based attacks that can escalate to full system compromise. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data access, as it enables attackers to bypass access control lists through function manipulation and communication channel exploitation, fundamentally undermining the security model of the managed database service.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and access control enforcement within the Yugabyte Managed platform's authentication and authorization mechanisms. When attackers exploit the server-side request forgery component, they can manipulate internal network requests to target other services or systems within the same network domain, potentially accessing sensitive administrative interfaces or internal databases. The improperly controlled modification of dynamically determined object attributes allows attackers to manipulate system parameters that should be restricted, enabling them to alter access controls, modify user permissions, or bypass authentication mechanisms entirely. This flaw particularly affects the platform's ability to properly constrain functionality through access control lists, allowing unauthorized access to system components that should remain protected.
The operational impact of CVE-2023-0574 is severe and multifaceted, as it provides attackers with multiple pathways to compromise the managed database environment. The communication channel manipulation aspect enables attackers to intercept, modify, or redirect network traffic between system components, potentially allowing them to capture sensitive data or inject malicious payloads. Authentication abuse capabilities mean that attackers can leverage the excessive authentication attempt vulnerability to conduct brute force attacks against user credentials or exploit weaknesses in the authentication flow. The combination of these vulnerabilities creates a dangerous attack surface that can lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and unauthorized modification of database configurations. Organizations using affected versions of Yugabyte Managed face significant risk of unauthorized access to their database environments and potential data breaches.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-0574 must address each component of the vulnerability through layered security controls. Immediate remediation involves upgrading to patched versions of Yugabyte Managed beyond the affected 2.0 through 2.13 range, as this represents the most effective solution to resolve the underlying implementation flaws. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict internal communication paths and limit the potential impact of server-side request forgery attacks. Access control lists must be strengthened with proper attribute validation and enforcement mechanisms to prevent unauthorized modification of dynamically determined object attributes. Rate limiting and account lockout mechanisms should be implemented to address the excessive authentication attempt vulnerability, while comprehensive monitoring and logging should be deployed to detect suspicious authentication patterns. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-918 for server-side request forgery and CWE-284 for improper access control, while the attack patterns correspond to ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploit public-facing application and T1110 for credential access, emphasizing the need for comprehensive defensive measures across multiple security domains.