CVE-2022-46165

Syncthing is an open source, continuous file synchronization program. In versions prior to 1.23.5 a compromised instance with shared folders could sync malicious files which contain arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in the name. If the owner of another device looks over the shared folder settings and moves the mouse over the latest sync, a script could be executed to change settings for shared folders or add devices automatically. Additionally adding a new device with a malicious name could embed HTML or JavaScript inside parts of the page. As a result the webUI may be subject to a stored cross site scripting attack. This issue has been addressed in version 1.23.5. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid sharing folders with untrusted users.

Syncthing is an open source, continuous file synchronization program. In versions prior to 1.23.5 a compromised instance with shared folders could sync malicious files which contain arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in the name. If the owner of another device looks over the shared folder settings and moves the mouse over the latest sync, a script could be executed to change settings for shared folders or add devices automatically. Additionally adding a new device with a malicious name could embed HTML or JavaScript inside parts of the page. As a result the webUI may be subject to a stored cross site scripting attack. This issue has been addressed in version 1.23.5. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid sharing folders with untrusted users.

Impact

1. A compromised instance with shared folders could sync malicious files which contain arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in the name. If the owner of another device looks over the shared folder settings and moves the mouse over the latest sync, a script could be executed to change settings for shared folders or add devices automatically.

2. Adding a new device with a malicious name could embed HTML or JavaScript inside parts of the page.

Risk

As long as trusted devices are used, the risk is low. Additionally, the web GUI is not used that often in daily use which reduces the likelihood of exploitation.

Details

1. Field "Latest Change"

• Open the web GUI at http://127.0.0.1:8384/.
• Create/Delete a file named <img src=a onerror=alert(123)> and sync it to the other instance.
• Move your mouse over the latest change to trigger the tooltip.

<img width="834" alt="latest-change" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/9484134/205084362-20a8ec13-a88d-469f-bdf1-e5291c20f4c1.png">

Web browser source

<span tooltip="" data-original-title="\&quot;><img src=a onerror=alert(123)> @ 2022-11-30 16:58:43"
    aria-describedby="tooltip409527">
    <!-- ngIf: !folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.deleted --><span translate=""
        translate-value-file="&quot;><img src=a onerror=alert(123)>" ng-if="!folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.deleted"
        class="ng-scope">Updated "&gt;&lt;img src=a onerror=alert(123)&gt;</span>
    <!-- end ngIf: !folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.deleted -->
    <!-- ngIf: folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.deleted -->
</span>
<div class="tooltip fade top in" role="tooltip" id="tooltip409527"
    style="top: 446.033px; left: 318.3px; display: block;">
    <div class="tooltip-arrow" style="left: 50%;"></div>
    <div class="tooltip-inner">\"&gt;<img src="a" onerror="alert(123)"> @ 2022-11-30 16:58:43</div>
</div>

Corresponding code in the project

File gui/default/index.html:

<tr ng-if="folder.type != 'sendonly' && folder.type != 'receiveencrypted' && folderStats[folder.id].lastFile && folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.filename">
    <th><span class="fas fa-fw fa-exchange-alt"></span>&nbsp;<span translate>Latest Change</span></th>
    <td class="text-right">
        <span tooltip data-original-title="{{folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.filename}} @ {{folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.at | date:'yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss'}}">
        <span translate translate-value-file="{{folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.filename | basename}}" ng-if="!folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.deleted">Updated {%file%}</span>
        <span translate translate-value-file="{{folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.filename | basename}}" ng-if="folderStats[folder.id].lastFile.deleted">Deleted {%file%}</span>
        </span>
    </td>
</tr>

File gui/default/syncthing/core/tooltipDirective.js:

angular.module('syncthing.core')
    .directive('tooltip', function () {
        return {
            restrict: 'A',
            link: function (scope, element, attributes) {
                $(element).tooltip({
                    html: 'true'
                });
            }
        };
    });

The attribute html should not be set to true or input sanitized.

2. Field "Shared With"

• Open the web GUI at http://127.0.0.1:8384/.
• Create a device with the following name fedora 1"'><h1>Headline</h1><img src=x><script>alert(1)</script>.
• Add the device to another instance and share a folder.
• Move your mouse over the malicious device name to trigger the tooltip.

<img width="608" alt="shared-with-1" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/9484134/205084172-8cab2d0e-3257-46d5-be81-41fbd7228e0c.png">

Web browser source

<span tooltip="" data-original-title="fedora 1&quot;'><h1>Headline</h1><img src=x><script>alert(1)</script>  "
    ng-bind-html="sharesFolder(folder)"…

Syncthing is an open source, continuous file synchronization program. In versions prior to 1.23.5 a compromised instance with shared folders could sync malicious files which contain arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in the name. If the owner of another device looks over the shared folder settings and moves the mouse over the latest sync, a script could be executed to change settings for shared folders or add devices automatically. Additionally adding a new device with a malicious name could embed HTML or JavaScript inside parts of the page. As a result the webUI may be subject to a stored cross site scripting attack. This issue has been addressed in version 1.23.5. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid sharing folders with untrusted users.

Syncthing is an open source, continuous file synchronization program. In versions prior to 1.23.5 a compromised instance with shared folders could sync malicious files which contain arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in the name. If the owner of another device looks over the shared folder settings and moves the mouse over the latest sync, a script could be executed to change settings for shared folders or add devices automatically. Additionally adding a new device with a malicious name could embed HTML or JavaScript inside parts of the page. As a result the webUI may be subject to a stored cross site scripting attack. This issue has been addressed in version 1.23.5. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid sharing folders with untrusted users.

Syncthing is an open source, continuous file synchronization program. In versions prior to 1.23.5 a compromised instance with shared folders could sync malicious files which contain arbitrary HTML and JavaScript in the name. If the owner of another device looks over the shared folder settings and moves the mouse over the latest sync, a script could be executed to change settings for shared folders or add devices automatically. Additionally adding a new device with a malicious name could embed HTML or JavaScript inside parts of the page. As a result the webUI may be subject to a stored cross site scripting attack. This issue has been addressed in version 1.23.5. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid sharing folders with untrusted users.