CVE-2024-41709: Backdrop/backdrop Backdrop CMS Does Not Sufficiently Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3wmx-48g3-x66g
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-41709 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) backdrop cms does not sufficiently vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Backdrop/backdrop libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves backdrop cms does not sufficiently sanitize field labels before they are displayed in certain places. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.27.3, 1.28.2.

CVE-2024-41709 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-41709
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3wmx-48g3-x66g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Backdrop/backdrop
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
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-2024-41709

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

backdrop/backdrop fixed: 1.27.3 
Upgrade backdrop/backdrop to 1.27.3
backdrop/backdrop fixed: 1.28.2 
Upgrade backdrop/backdrop to 1.28.2
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 backdrop/backdrop

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-41709, inspect your project dependencies for Backdrop/backdrop:

inspect dependencies for backdrop/backdrop

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Backdrop/backdrop in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.27.3), 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 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 Backdrop/backdrop, 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

Backdrop CMS before 1.27.3 and 1.28.x before 1.28.2 does not sufficiently sanitize field labels before they are displayed in certain places. This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker must have a role with the "administer fields" permission.

CVE-2024-41709 Affected Backdrop/backdrop Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.27.31.28.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
backdrop/backdrop
 Packagist
< 1.27.3
1.27.3
backdrop/backdrop
 Packagist
≥ 1.28.0
< 1.28.2
1.28.2

References

NVD — CVE-2024-41709 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41709
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/backdrop/backdrop/commit/c7ff0500705668e3f58263590812872e44059301
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/backdrop/backdrop/commit/f1dfe710c186fb47c9d949f01f37e5ab42b44030
Backdrop/backdrop Security Information SECURITY
https://backdropcms.org/security/backdrop-sa-core-2024-001
Backdrop/backdrop Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/backdrop-ops/backdrop-composer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41709?
CVE-2024-41709 is a security vulnerability in Backdrop/backdrop involving Backdrop CMS does not sufficiently sanitize field labels before they are displayed in certain places under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Backdrop/backdrop versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.27.3, 1.28.2 across affected packages: backdrop/backdrop.
What version fixes CVE-2024-41709?
Upgrading to 1.27.3, 1.28.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is backdrop/backdrop affected?
Yes, backdrop/backdrop is affected in releases prior to 1.27.3, 1.28.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.27.3, 1.28.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-41709?
CVE-2024-41709 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-41709?
CVE-2024-41709 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-2024-41709?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for backdrop/backdrop'. 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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