GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27: Ibexa/core Ibexa DXP Users With The Vulnerability

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GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27 is a CRITICAL ibexa dxp users with the vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Ibexa/core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves ibexa dxp users with the company admin role can assign any role to any user. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.2.3.

GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Ibexa/core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27

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

ibexa/core fixed: 4.2.3 
Upgrade ibexa/core to 4.2.3
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 ibexa/core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27, inspect your project dependencies for Ibexa/core:

inspect dependencies for ibexa/core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ibexa/core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.2.3), 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 General Security Weakness. In Ibexa/core, 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

Critical severity. Users with the Company admin role (introduced by the company account feature in v4) can assign any role to any user. This also applies to any other user that has the role / assign policy. Any subtree limitation in place does not have any effect. The role / assign policy is typically only given to administrators, which limits the scope in most cases, but please verify who has this policy in your installaton. The fix ensures that subtree limitations are working as intended.

GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27 Affected Ibexa/core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ibexa/core
 Packagist
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.3
4.2.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/ibexa/core/security/advisories/GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ibexa/core/commit/da3642c98d2c94607bb53ed2e42654eb92b42e17
Ibexa/core Security Information SECURITY
https://developers.ibexa.co/security-advisories/ibexa-sa-2022-009-critical-vulnerabilities-in-graphql-role-assignment-ct-editing-and-drafts-tooltips
Ibexa/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ibexa/core

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27?
GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27 is a security vulnerability in Ibexa/core involving Ibexa DXP users with the Company admin role can assign any role to any user under General Security Weakness.
Which Ibexa/core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.2.3 across affected packages: ibexa/core.
What version fixes GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27?
Upgrading to 4.2.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ibexa/core affected?
Yes, ibexa/core is affected in releases prior to 4.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 4.2.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27?
GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-394j-x37r-2q27?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for ibexa/core'. 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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