CVE-2017-7725: Concrete5/concrete5 Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2mvg-c6mg-3q63
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-7725 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Concrete5/concrete5 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves concrete cms vulnerable to cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-7725 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-7725
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2mvg-c6mg-3q63
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Concrete5/concrete5
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2017-7725

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Concrete5/concrete5 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

concrete5/concrete5 fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade concrete5/concrete5 to Latest secure release
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 concrete5/concrete5

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-7725, inspect your project dependencies for Concrete5/concrete5:

inspect dependencies for concrete5/concrete5

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Concrete5/concrete5 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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 Concrete5/concrete5, 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

concrete5 8.1.0 places incorrect trust in the HTTP Host header during caching, if the administrator did not define a "canonical" URL on installation of concrete5 using the "Advanced Options" settings. Remote attackers can make a GET request with any domain name in the Host header. This is stored and allows for arbitrary domains to be set for certain links displayed to subsequent visitors, potentially an XSS vector.

CVE-2017-7725 Affected Concrete5/concrete5 Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
concrete5/concrete5
 Packagist
≤ 8.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-7725 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7725
hackerone.com/reports/148300 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/148300
Concrete5/concrete5 Security Information SECURITY
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142145/concrete5-8.1.0-Host-Header-Injection.html
Concrete5/concrete5 Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210124030008/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97649
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41885 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41885
hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/concrete... WEB
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/CONCRETE5-v8.1.0-HOST-HEADER-INJECTION.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7725?
CVE-2017-7725 is a security vulnerability in Concrete5/concrete5 involving Concrete CMS vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Concrete5/concrete5 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: concrete5/concrete5.
What version fixes CVE-2017-7725?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is concrete5/concrete5 affected?
Yes, concrete5/concrete5 is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7725?
CVE-2017-7725 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-7725?
CVE-2017-7725 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-2017-7725?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for concrete5/concrete5'. 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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