CVE-2023-1578: Pimcore/pimcore Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-42c3-wvww-gcqj
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1578 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Pimcore/pimcore libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves pimcore remote code execution vulnerability in search function. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.5.19.

CVE-2023-1578 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1578
GHSA Identifier GHSA-42c3-wvww-gcqj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Pimcore/pimcore
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-1578

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

pimcore/pimcore fixed: 10.5.19 
Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to 10.5.19
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 pimcore/pimcore

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-1578, inspect your project dependencies for Pimcore/pimcore:

inspect dependencies for pimcore/pimcore

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pimcore/pimcore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 10.5.19), 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Pimcore/pimcore, 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

### Impact Attacker can get full DB and maybe RCE knowing the WEBROOT path ### Patches Update to version 10.5.19 or apply this patch manually https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/367b74488808d71ec3f66f4ca9e8df5217c2c8d2.patch ### Workarounds Apply patch https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/367b74488808d71ec3f66f4ca9e8df5217c2c8d2.patch manually. ### References #14538

CVE-2023-1578 Affected Pimcore/pimcore Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.5.19
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pimcore/pimcore
 Packagist
< 10.5.19
10.5.19

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-42c3-wvww-gcqj
NVD — CVE-2023-1578 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1578
Pimcore/pimcore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/14538
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/367b74488808d71ec3f66f4ca9e8df5217c2c8d2
Pimcore/pimcore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore
huntr.dev/bounties/7e441a14-8... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/7e441a14-8e55-4ab4-932c-4dc56bb1bc2e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1578?
CVE-2023-1578 is a security vulnerability in Pimcore/pimcore involving Pimcore Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Search function under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Pimcore/pimcore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.5.19 across affected packages: pimcore/pimcore.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1578?
Upgrading to 10.5.19 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pimcore/pimcore affected?
Yes, pimcore/pimcore is affected in releases prior to 10.5.19. Upgrade your dependency to 10.5.19 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1578?
CVE-2023-1578 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-1578?
CVE-2023-1578 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-1578?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for pimcore/pimcore'. 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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