CVE-2022-0159: OrchardCore Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6w5m-jgc5-8cgc
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0159 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting OrchardCore libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves orchardcore is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.1.

CVE-2022-0159 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0159
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6w5m-jgc5-8cgc
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 OrchardCore
Package Ecosystem NuGet
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-2022-0159

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

OrchardCore fixed: 1.2.1 
Upgrade OrchardCore to 1.2.1
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 OrchardCore

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-0159, inspect your project dependencies for OrchardCore:

inspect dependencies for OrchardCore

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OrchardCore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.1), 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 OrchardCore, 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

orchardcore is vulnerable to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CVE-2022-0159 Affected OrchardCore Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
OrchardCore
nuget/OrchardCore
NuGet
< 1.2.1
1.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0159 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0159
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/orchardcms/orchardcore/commit/4da927d39a49138527c30db09c962ff706f95202
OrchardCore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/orchardcms/orchardcore
huntr.dev/bounties/00937280-e... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/00937280-e2ab-49fe-8d43-8235b3c3db4b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0159?
CVE-2022-0159 is a security vulnerability in OrchardCore involving orchardcore is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which OrchardCore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.1 across affected packages: OrchardCore.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0159?
Upgrading to 1.2.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is OrchardCore affected?
Yes, OrchardCore is affected in releases prior to 1.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0159?
CVE-2022-0159 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-2022-0159?
CVE-2022-0159 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 NuGet dependencies for CVE-2022-0159?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for OrchardCore'. 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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