CVE-2023-1702: Pimcore/pimcore Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6qjm-39vh-729w
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1702 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Pimcore/pimcore libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves pimcore cross-site scripting in predefined asset metadata module in settings. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.5.20.

CVE-2023-1702 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1702
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6qjm-39vh-729w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Pimcore/pimcore
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2023-1702

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: 10.5.20
Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to 10.5.20
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-2023-1702, 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 10.5.20), 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 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 This vulnerability has the potential to steal a user's cookie and gain unauthorized access to that user's account through the stolen cookie or redirect users to other malicious sites. ### Patches Update to version 10.5.20 or apply this patch manually https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/14721.patch ### Workarounds Apply patch manually https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/14721.patch ### References https://huntr.dev/bounties/d8a47f29-3297-4fce-b534-e1d95a2b3e19

CVE-2023-1702 Affected Pimcore/pimcore Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.5.20
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pimcore/pimcore
Packagist
< 10.5.20
10.5.20

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1702?
CVE-2023-1702 is a security vulnerability in Pimcore/pimcore involving Pimcore Cross-site Scripting in Predefined Asset Metadata module in Settings under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Pimcore/pimcore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.5.20 across affected packages: pimcore/pimcore.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1702?
Upgrading to 10.5.20 (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 10.5.20. Upgrade your dependency to 10.5.20 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-1702?
CVE-2023-1702 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-2023-1702?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
Normalized schema output
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