CVE-2010-4616: Impresscms/impresscms Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-39vm-rvwh-q86j
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-4616 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Impresscms/impresscms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves impresscms cross-site scripting vulnerability via quicksearch_contentcontent parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.4.

CVE-2010-4616 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-4616
GHSA Identifier GHSA-39vm-rvwh-q86j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Impresscms/impresscms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-4616

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

impresscms/impresscms fixed: 1.2.4 
Upgrade impresscms/impresscms to 1.2.4
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 impresscms/impresscms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2010-4616, inspect your project dependencies for Impresscms/impresscms:

inspect dependencies for impresscms/impresscms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Impresscms/impresscms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.4), 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 Impresscms/impresscms, 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) vulnerability in modules/content/admin/content.php in ImpressCMS 1.2.3 Final, and possibly other versions before 1.2.4, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the quicksearch_ContentContent parameter.

CVE-2010-4616 Affected Impresscms/impresscms Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
impresscms/impresscms
 Packagist
< 1.2.4
1.2.4

References

NVD — CVE-2010-4616 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4616
Impresscms/impresscms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ImpressCMS/impresscms
web.archive.org/web/20101223135531/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20101223135531/http://secunia.com/advisories/42695
Impresscms/impresscms Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20201209001614/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515397/100/0/threaded
community.impresscms.org/modules/smartsectio... WEB
http://community.impresscms.org/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=525
www.htbridge.ch/advisory/xss_vulner... WEB
http://www.htbridge.ch/advisory/xss_vulnerability_in_impresscms.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4616?
CVE-2010-4616 is a security vulnerability in Impresscms/impresscms involving ImpressCMS Cross-site Scripting vulnerability via quicksearch_ContentContent parameter under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Impresscms/impresscms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.4 across affected packages: impresscms/impresscms.
What version fixes CVE-2010-4616?
Upgrading to 1.2.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is impresscms/impresscms affected?
Yes, impresscms/impresscms is affected in releases prior to 1.2.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-4616?
CVE-2010-4616 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-2010-4616?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for impresscms/impresscms'. 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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