CVE-2023-46255

`SPICEDB_DATASTORE_CONN_URI` is leaked when URI cannot be parsed

Description

SpiceDB is an open source, Google Zanzibar-inspired database for creating and managing security-critical application permissions. Prior to version 1.27.0-rc1, when the provided datastore URI is malformed (e.g. by having a password which contains `:`) the full URI (including the provided password) is printed, so that the password is shown in the logs. Version 1.27.0-rc1 patches this issue.

Category

4.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: authzed spicedb
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/authzed/spicedb/security/advisories/GHSA-jg7w-cxjv-98c2 vendor advisory
https://github.com/authzed/spicedb/commit/ae50421b80f895e4c98d999b18e06b6f1e6f1cf8 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46255?
CVE-2023-46255 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46255?
To fix CVE-2023-46255, 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-2023-46255 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-46255 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-46255?
CVE-2023-46255 affects authzed spicedb.
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