CVE-2023-0736: Wallabag/wallabag Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3x2c-87cq-qx49
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0736 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Wallabag/wallabag libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting (xss) in wallabag/wallabag. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.4.

CVE-2023-0736 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0736
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3x2c-87cq-qx49
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Wallabag/wallabag
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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2023-0736

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

wallabag/wallabag fixed: 2.5.4 
Upgrade wallabag/wallabag to 2.5.4
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 wallabag/wallabag

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-0736, inspect your project dependencies for Wallabag/wallabag:

inspect dependencies for wallabag/wallabag

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Wallabag/wallabag in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.4), 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 Wallabag/wallabag, 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) - Stored in GitHub repository wallabag/wallabag prior to 2.5.4.

CVE-2023-0736 Affected Wallabag/wallabag Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
wallabag/wallabag
 Packagist
< 2.5.4
2.5.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0736 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0736
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/wallabag/wallabag/commit/4e023bddc3622ba5e901cc14a261fcb98d955cd7
Wallabag/wallabag Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/wallabag/wallabag
huntr.dev/bounties/7e6f9614-6... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/7e6f9614-6a96-4295-83f0-06a240be844e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0736?
CVE-2023-0736 is a security vulnerability in Wallabag/wallabag involving Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in wallabag/wallabag under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Wallabag/wallabag versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.4 across affected packages: wallabag/wallabag.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0736?
Upgrading to 2.5.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is wallabag/wallabag affected?
Yes, wallabag/wallabag is affected in releases prior to 2.5.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0736?
CVE-2023-0736 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0736?
CVE-2023-0736 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-2023-0736?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for wallabag/wallabag'. 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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