CVE-2019-16126: Getgrav/grav Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6268-v434-45m5
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-16126 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Getgrav/grav libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in grav. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.0-beta.8.

CVE-2019-16126 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-16126
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6268-v434-45m5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Getgrav/grav
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-2019-16126

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

getgrav/grav fixed: 1.7.0-beta.8 
Upgrade getgrav/grav to 1.7.0-beta.8
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 getgrav/grav

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2019-16126, inspect your project dependencies for Getgrav/grav:

inspect dependencies for getgrav/grav

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Getgrav/grav in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7.0-beta.8), 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 Getgrav/grav, 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

Grav through 1.6.15 allows (Stored) Cross-Site Scripting due to JavaScript execution in SVG images.

CVE-2019-16126 Affected Getgrav/grav Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7.0-beta.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
getgrav/grav
 Packagist
< 1.7.0-beta.8
1.7.0-beta.8

References

NVD — CVE-2019-16126 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16126
Getgrav/grav Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/getgrav/grav/issues/2657

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16126?
CVE-2019-16126 is a security vulnerability in Getgrav/grav involving Cross-site Scripting in Grav under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Getgrav/grav versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7.0-beta.8 across affected packages: getgrav/grav.
What version fixes CVE-2019-16126?
Upgrading to 1.7.0-beta.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is getgrav/grav affected?
Yes, getgrav/grav is affected in releases prior to 1.7.0-beta.8. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7.0-beta.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16126?
CVE-2019-16126 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-2019-16126?
CVE-2019-16126 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-2019-16126?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for getgrav/grav'. 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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