CVE-2023-45672

Public Exploit
Frigate unsafe deserialization in `load_config_with_no_duplicates` of `frigate/util/builtin.py`

Description

Frigate is an open source network video recorder. Prior to version 0.13.0 Beta 3, an unsafe deserialization vulnerability was identified in the endpoints used to save configurations for Frigate. This can lead to unauthenticated remote code execution. This can be performed through the UI at `/config` or through a direct call to `/api/config/save`. Exploiting this vulnerability requires the attacker to both know very specific information about a user's Frigate server and requires an authenticated user to be tricked into clicking a specially crafted link to their Frigate instance. This vulnerability could exploited by an attacker under the following circumstances: Frigate publicly exposed to the internet (even with authentication); attacker knows the address of a user's Frigate instance; attacker crafts a specialized page which links to the user's Frigate instance; attacker finds a way to get an authenticated user to visit their specialized page and click the button/link. Input is initially accepted through `http.py`. The user-provided input is then parsed and loaded by `load_config_with_no_duplicates`. However, `load_config_with_no_duplicates` does not sanitize this input by merit of using `yaml.loader.Loader` which can instantiate custom constructors. A provided payload will be executed directly at `frigate/util/builtin.py:110`. This issue may lead to pre-authenticated Remote Code Execution. Version 0.13.0 Beta 3 contains a patch.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.63% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: blakeblackshear frigate
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45672?
CVE-2023-45672 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45672?
To fix CVE-2023-45672, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-45672 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-45672 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-45672?
CVE-2023-45672 affects blakeblackshear frigate.
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