CVE-2024-57601: Alextselegidis/easyappointments Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3wf7-83q3-948c
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-94 CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-57601 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Alextselegidis/easyappointments libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves remote code execution in alextselegidis/easyappointments. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-57601 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-57601
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3wf7-83q3-948c
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Alextselegidis/easyappointments
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-2024-57601

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

alextselegidis/easyappointments fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade alextselegidis/easyappointments 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 alextselegidis/easyappointments

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-57601, inspect your project dependencies for Alextselegidis/easyappointments:

inspect dependencies for alextselegidis/easyappointments

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Alextselegidis/easyappointments 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Alextselegidis/easyappointments, 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 vulnerability in Alex Tselegidis EasyAppointments v.1.5.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the legal_settings parameter.

CVE-2024-57601 Affected Alextselegidis/easyappointments Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
alextselegidis/easyappointments
 Packagist
≤ 1.5.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-57601 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57601
Alextselegidis/easyappointments Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alextselegidis/easyappointments
hkohi.ca/vulnerability/13 WEB
https://hkohi.ca/vulnerability/13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57601?
CVE-2024-57601 is a security vulnerability in Alextselegidis/easyappointments involving Remote code execution in alextselegidis/easyappointments under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Alextselegidis/easyappointments versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: alextselegidis/easyappointments.
What version fixes CVE-2024-57601?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is alextselegidis/easyappointments affected?
Yes, alextselegidis/easyappointments 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-2024-57601?
CVE-2024-57601 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-2024-57601?
CVE-2024-57601 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-57601?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for alextselegidis/easyappointments'. 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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