Cloudflare WARP Client up to 2022.12.582.0 on Windows C:\Windows\Installer link following
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Cloudflare WARP Client up to 2022.12.582.0 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file C:\Windows\Installer. The manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-1412. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Cloudflare WARP Client up to 2022.12.582.0 on Windows (Cloud Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the file C:\Windows\Installer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
An unprivileged (non-admin) user can exploit an Improper Access Control vulnerability in the Cloudflare WARP Client for Windows (<= 2022.12.582.0) to perform privileged operations with SYSTEM context by working with a combination of opportunistic locks (oplock) and symbolic links (which can both be created by an unprivileged user). After installing the Cloudflare WARP Client (admin privileges required), an MSI-Installer is placed under C:\Windows\Installer. The vulnerability lies in the repair function of this MSI. ImpactAn unprivileged (non-admin) user can exploit this vulnerability to perform privileged operations with SYSTEM context, including deleting arbitrary files and reading arbitrary file content. This can lead to a variety of attacks, including the manipulation of system files and privilege escalation. PatchesA new installer with a fix that addresses this vulnerability was released in version 2023.3.381.0. While the WARP Client itself is not vulnerable (only the installer), users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version and delete any older installers present in their systems.
The weakness was published 04/06/2023 as GHSA-hgxh-48m3-3gq7. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-1412 since 03/15/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading to version 2023.3.381.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4
VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.0
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Exploiting
Class: Link followingCWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: WARP Client 2023.3.381.0
Timeline
03/15/2023 🔍04/06/2023 🔍
04/06/2023 🔍
04/23/2023 🔍
Sources
Advisory: GHSA-hgxh-48m3-3gq7Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2023-1412 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-1412
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-225060
Entry
Created: 04/06/2023 10:10Updated: 04/23/2023 09:08
Changes: 04/06/2023 10:10 (53), 04/23/2023 09:08 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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