CVE-2017-15278: Nilsteampassnet/teampass Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-28pv-2j2h-fmhc
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-15278 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Nilsteampassnet/teampass libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves teampass cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.27.9.

CVE-2017-15278 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-15278
GHSA Identifier GHSA-28pv-2j2h-fmhc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Nilsteampassnet/teampass
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-15278

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Nilsteampassnet/teampass dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

nilsteampassnet/teampass fixed: 2.1.27.9 
Upgrade nilsteampassnet/teampass to 2.1.27.9
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for nilsteampassnet/teampass

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-15278, inspect your project dependencies for Nilsteampassnet/teampass:

inspect dependencies for nilsteampassnet/teampass

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nilsteampassnet/teampass in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.27.9), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Nilsteampassnet/teampass, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in TeamPass before 2.1.27.9. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of data (in /sources/folders.queries.php). An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.

CVE-2017-15278 Affected Nilsteampassnet/teampass Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.27.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nilsteampassnet/teampass
 Packagist
< 2.1.27.9
2.1.27.9

References

NVD — CVE-2017-15278 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15278
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/TeamPass/commit/f5a765381f051fe624386866ddb1f6b5e7eb929b
Nilsteampassnet/teampass Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/TeamPass
Nilsteampassnet/teampass Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/TeamPass/blob/master/changelog.md
Nilsteampassnet/teampass Release RELEASE
https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/TeamPass/releases/tag/2.1.27.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15278?
CVE-2017-15278 is a security vulnerability in Nilsteampassnet/teampass involving TeamPass Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Nilsteampassnet/teampass versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.27.9 across affected packages: nilsteampassnet/teampass.
What version fixes CVE-2017-15278?
Upgrading to 2.1.27.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nilsteampassnet/teampass affected?
Yes, nilsteampassnet/teampass is affected in releases prior to 2.1.27.9. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.27.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15278?
CVE-2017-15278 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-15278?
CVE-2017-15278 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-15278?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for nilsteampassnet/teampass'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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