CVE-2023-37611: Neos/media browser Neos CMS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6qjf-7g3j-qx25
CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-37611 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) neos cms cross site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Neos/media browser libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves neos cms cross site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.3.19, 8.0.16, 8.1.11, 8.2.11, 8.3.9.

CVE-2023-37611 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-37611
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6qjf-7g3j-qx25
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 Neos/media browser
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-2023-37611

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

neos/media-browser fixed: 7.3.19
Upgrade neos/media-browser to 7.3.19
neos/media-browser fixed: 8.0.16
Upgrade neos/media-browser to 8.0.16
neos/media-browser fixed: 8.1.11
Upgrade neos/media-browser to 8.1.11
neos/media-browser fixed: 8.2.11
Upgrade neos/media-browser to 8.2.11
neos/media-browser fixed: 8.3.9
Upgrade neos/media-browser to 8.3.9
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 neos/media-browser

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-37611, inspect your project dependencies for Neos/media browser:

inspect dependencies for neos/media-browser

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Neos/media browser in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.3.19), 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-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 Neos/media browser, 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) vulnerability in Neos CMS 8.3.3 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file uploaded to the `neos/management/media` component. To make use of this attack vector, the attacker must either be able to upload a maliciously crafted file or coerce someone with the needed access to upload said file to Neos. Even if such a file is uploaded and subsequently delivered, it is possible to use CSP to protect against attacks being executed from such a file.

CVE-2023-37611 Affected Neos/media browser Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.3.198.0.168.1.118.2.118.3.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
neos/media-browser
Packagist
< 7.3.19
7.3.19
neos/media-browser
Packagist
≥ 8.0.0
< 8.0.16
8.0.16
neos/media-browser
Packagist
≥ 8.1.0
< 8.1.11
8.1.11
neos/media-browser
Packagist
≥ 8.2.0
< 8.2.11
8.2.11
neos/media-browser
Packagist
≥ 8.3.0
< 8.3.9
8.3.9

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37611?
CVE-2023-37611 is a security vulnerability in Neos/media browser involving Neos CMS Cross Site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Neos/media browser versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.3.19, 8.0.16, 8.1.11, 8.2.11, 8.3.9 across affected packages: neos/media-browser.
What version fixes CVE-2023-37611?
Upgrading to 7.3.19, 8.0.16, 8.1.11, 8.2.11, 8.3.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is neos/media-browser affected?
Yes, neos/media-browser is affected in releases prior to 7.3.19, 8.0.16, 8.1.11, 8.2.11, 8.3.9. Upgrade your dependency to 7.3.19, 8.0.16, 8.1.11, 8.2.11, 8.3.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37611?
CVE-2023-37611 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-2023-37611?
CVE-2023-37611 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-2023-37611?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for neos/media-browser'. 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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