CVE-2023-1883: Thorsten/phpmyfaq Thorsten/phpmyfaq Vulnerable To Improper Access Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2wjp-w7g7-h63q
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1883 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) thorsten/phpmyfaq vulnerable to improper access vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Thorsten/phpmyfaq libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves thorsten/phpmyfaq vulnerable to improper access control. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.12.

CVE-2023-1883 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1883
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2wjp-w7g7-h63q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Thorsten/phpmyfaq
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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-1883

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

thorsten/phpmyfaq fixed: 3.1.12 
Upgrade thorsten/phpmyfaq to 3.1.12
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 thorsten/phpmyfaq

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-1883, inspect your project dependencies for Thorsten/phpmyfaq:

inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Thorsten/phpmyfaq in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.12), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Thorsten/phpmyfaq, 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

thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.12 is vulnerable to improper access control when FAQ News is marked as inactive in settings and have comments enabled, allowing comments to be posted on inactive FAQs. This has been fixed in 3.1.12.

CVE-2023-1883 Affected Thorsten/phpmyfaq Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.12
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
thorsten/phpmyfaq
 Packagist
< 3.1.12
3.1.12

References

NVD — CVE-2023-1883 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1883
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/db77df888178766987398597d4f153831c62a503
Thorsten/phpmyfaq Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ
huntr.dev/bounties/2f1e417d-c... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/2f1e417d-cf64-4cfb-954b-3a9cb2f38191

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1883?
CVE-2023-1883 is a security vulnerability in Thorsten/phpmyfaq involving thorsten/phpmyfaq vulnerable to improper access control under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Thorsten/phpmyfaq versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.12 across affected packages: thorsten/phpmyfaq.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1883?
Upgrading to 3.1.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is thorsten/phpmyfaq affected?
Yes, thorsten/phpmyfaq is affected in releases prior to 3.1.12. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.12 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1883?
CVE-2023-1883 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-1883?
CVE-2023-1883 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-1883?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq'. 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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