CVE-2021-28380: Aimeos/aimeos typo3 Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-73wv-rgj7-vjj9
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-28380 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Aimeos/aimeos typo3 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves aimeos typo3 extension contains cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 19.10.12, 20.10.5.

CVE-2021-28380 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-28380
GHSA Identifier GHSA-73wv-rgj7-vjj9
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 Aimeos/aimeos typo3
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-2021-28380

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Aimeos/aimeos typo3 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

aimeos/aimeos-typo3 fixed: 19.10.12 
Upgrade aimeos/aimeos-typo3 to 19.10.12
aimeos/aimeos-typo3 fixed: 20.10.5 
Upgrade aimeos/aimeos-typo3 to 20.10.5
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 aimeos/aimeos-typo3

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2021-28380, inspect your project dependencies for Aimeos/aimeos typo3:

inspect dependencies for aimeos/aimeos-typo3

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Aimeos/aimeos typo3 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 19.10.12), 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 Aimeos/aimeos typo3, 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

The aimeos (aka Aimeos shop and e-commerce framework) extension before 19.10.12 and 20.x before 20.10.5 for TYPO3 allows Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via a backend user account.

CVE-2021-28380 Affected Aimeos/aimeos typo3 Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
19.10.1220.10.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
aimeos/aimeos-typo3
 Packagist
< 19.10.12
19.10.12
aimeos/aimeos-typo3
 Packagist
≥ 20.0.0
< 20.10.5
20.10.5

References

NVD — CVE-2021-28380 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28380
Aimeos/aimeos typo3 Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2021-003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28380?
CVE-2021-28380 is a security vulnerability in Aimeos/aimeos typo3 involving Aimeos Typo3 extension contains Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Aimeos/aimeos typo3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 19.10.12, 20.10.5 across affected packages: aimeos/aimeos-typo3.
What version fixes CVE-2021-28380?
Upgrading to 19.10.12, 20.10.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is aimeos/aimeos-typo3 affected?
Yes, aimeos/aimeos-typo3 is affected in releases prior to 19.10.12, 20.10.5. Upgrade your dependency to 19.10.12, 20.10.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-28380?
CVE-2021-28380 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-2021-28380?
CVE-2021-28380 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-2021-28380?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for aimeos/aimeos-typo3'. 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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