CVE-2022-25481: Topthink/framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-69wp-xwm7-69wm

CVSS 7.5

Published 2022-03-22

Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25481 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere) affecting Topthink/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves exposure of resource to wrong sphere in thinkphp framework. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-25481 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25481

GHSA Identifier GHSA-69wp-xwm7-69wm

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5

CWE Classification CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

Affected Product Topthink/framework

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2022-03-22

Last Updated 2022-04-01

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality High (C:H)

Integrity None (I:N)

Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-25481

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

topthink/framework fixed: Latest secure release

Upgrade topthink/framework 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 topthink/framework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-25481, inspect your project dependencies for Topthink/framework:

inspect dependencies for topthink/framework

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Topthink/framework 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-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere, where the product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource. In Topthink/framework, 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

ThinkPHP Framework v5.0.24 was discovered to be configured without the PATHINFO parameter. This allows attackers to access all system environment parameters from index.php.

CVE-2022-25481 Affected Topthink/framework Versions

1 component(s)

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
topthink/framework	Packagist	≤ 5.0.24

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25481 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25481

Topthink/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/Lyther/VulnDiscover/blob/master/Web/ThinkPHP_InfoLeak.md

Topthink/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/top-think/framework

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25481?

CVE-2022-25481 is a security vulnerability in Topthink/framework involving Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere in ThinkPHP Framework under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere.

Which Topthink/framework versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: topthink/framework.

What version fixes CVE-2022-25481?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is topthink/framework affected?

Yes, topthink/framework 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-2022-25481?

CVE-2022-25481 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-25481?

CVE-2022-25481 is classified under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (The product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.).

How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-25481?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for topthink/framework'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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  "database_specific" : {
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    "severity" : "HIGH",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2022-04-01T13:50:10Z",
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}

CVSS V3

7.5 HIGH