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Spicedb CVE-2023-35930

MEDIUM
Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources (CWE-913)
2023-06-26 security-advisories@github.com
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A08:2025 - Software or Data Integrity Failures
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Dynamic code resource control
Impact

CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

SpiceDB is an open source, Google Zanzibar-inspired, database system for creating and managing security-critical application permissions. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

go github.com/authzed/spicedb fix: 1.22.2

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-913. SpiceDB is an open source, Google Zanzibar-inspired, database system for creating and managing security-critical application permissions. Any user making a negative authorization decision based on the results of a LookupResources request with 1.22.0 is affected. For example, using LookupResources to find a list of resources to allow access to be okay: some subjects that should have access to a resource may not. But if using LookupResources to find a list of banned resources instead, then some users that shouldn't have access may. Generally, LookupResources is not and should not be to gate access in this way - that's what the Check API is for. Additionally, version 1.22.0 has included a warning about this bug since its initial release. Users are advised to upgrade to version 1.22.2. Users unable to upgrade should avoid using LookupResources for negative authorization decisions. Affected products include: Authzed Spicedb. Version information: version 1.22.0.

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

DescriptionNVD

SpiceDB is an open source, Google Zanzibar-inspired, database system for creating and managing security-critical application permissions. Any user making a negative authorization decision based on the results of a LookupResources request with 1.22.0 is affected. For example, using LookupResources to find a list of resources to allow access to be okay: some subjects that should have access to a resource may not. But if using LookupResources to find a list of banned resources instead, then some users that shouldn't have access may. Generally, LookupResources is not and should not be to gate access in this way - that's what the Check API is for. Additionally, version 1.22.0 has included a warning about this bug since its initial release. Users are advised to upgrade to version 1.22.2. Users unable to upgrade should avoid using LookupResources for negative authorization decisions.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 64% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:authzed:spicedb:1.22.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2024-38361 MEDIUM POC
5.3 Jun 20

Spicedb is an Open Source, Google Zanzibar-inspired permissions database to enable fine-grained authorization for custom

CVE-2024-27101 CRITICAL
9.1 Mar 01

SpiceDB is an open source, Google Zanzibar-inspired database for creating and managing security-critical application per

CVE-2023-29193 HIGH
7.5 Apr 14

SpiceDB is an open source, Google Zanzibar-inspired, database system for creating and managing security-critical applica

CVE-2023-46255 MEDIUM
6.5 Oct 31

SpiceDB is an open source, Google Zanzibar-inspired database for creating and managing security-critical application per

CVE-2024-46989 MEDIUM
5.3 Sep 18

spicedb is an Open Source, Google Zanzibar-inspired permissions database to enable fine-grained authorization for custom

CVE-2024-32001 MEDIUM
4.3 Apr 10

SpiceDB is a graph database purpose-built for storing and evaluating access control data. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.

CVE-2025-49011 LOW
3.7 Jun 06

A remote code execution vulnerability in SpiceDB (CVSS 3.7). Remediation should follow standard vulnerability management

CVE-2025-65111 LOW
2.9 Nov 21

SpiceDB is an open source database system for creating and managing security-critical application permissions. Rated low

CVE-2024-48909 LOW
2.4 Oct 14

SpiceDB is an open source database for scalably storing and querying fine-grained authorization data. Rated low severity

CVE-2025-64529 LOW
2.7 Nov 10

SpiceDB is an open source database system for creating and managing security-critical application permissions. Rated low

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