CVE-2017-1000489: Mautic/core Disabled Users Able To Log Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6x98-fx9j-7c78
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CVSS 8.1
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-1000489 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) disabled users able to log vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Mautic/core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves disabled users able to log in with third party sso plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.12.0.

CVE-2017-1000489 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-1000489
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6x98-fx9j-7c78
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Mautic/core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-1000489

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

mautic/core fixed: 2.12.0 
Upgrade mautic/core to 2.12.0
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 mautic/core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-1000489, inspect your project dependencies for Mautic/core:

inspect dependencies for mautic/core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mautic/core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.12.0), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Mautic/core, 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 Mautic versions 2.0.0 - 2.11.0 with a SSO plugin installed could allow a disabled user to still login using email address ### Patches Upgrade to 2.12.0 or later. ### Workarounds None. ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at [security@mautic.org](mailto:security@mautic.org)

CVE-2017-1000489 Affected Mautic/core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.12.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mautic/core
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.12.0
2.12.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-6x98-fx9j-7c78
NVD — CVE-2017-1000489 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000489
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/commit/fd933cbef795b04cabdc50527cb18e037488fef9
Mautic/core Release RELEASE
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/releases/tag/2.12.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000489?
CVE-2017-1000489 is a security vulnerability in Mautic/core involving Disabled users able to log in with third party SSO plugin under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Mautic/core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.12.0 across affected packages: mautic/core.
What version fixes CVE-2017-1000489?
Upgrading to 2.12.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mautic/core affected?
Yes, mautic/core is affected in releases prior to 2.12.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.12.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1000489?
CVE-2017-1000489 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-1000489?
CVE-2017-1000489 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-1000489?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mautic/core'. 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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