GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3: Silverstripe/framework Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3 is a LOW cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Silverstripe/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves reflected cross site scripting (xss) in error message. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.3.8.

GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Silverstripe/framework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3

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

silverstripe/framework fixed: 5.3.8 
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 5.3.8
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 silverstripe/framework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3, inspect your project dependencies for Silverstripe/framework:

inspect dependencies for silverstripe/framework

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Silverstripe/framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.3.8), 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 Silverstripe/framework, 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

If a website has been set to the "dev" environment mode, a URL can be provided which includes an XSS payload which will be executed in the resulting error message.

GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3 Affected Silverstripe/framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.3.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
silverstripe/framework
 Packagist
< 5.3.8
5.3.8

References

Silverstripe/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/silverstripe/framework/SS-2024-002.yaml
Silverstripe/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework
Silverstripe/framework Release RELEASE
https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/ss-2024-002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3?
GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3 is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/framework involving Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in error message under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Silverstripe/framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.3.8 across affected packages: silverstripe/framework.
What version fixes GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3?
Upgrading to 5.3.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is silverstripe/framework affected?
Yes, silverstripe/framework is affected in releases prior to 5.3.8. Upgrade your dependency to 5.3.8 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3?
GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3 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 GHSA-74j9-xhqr-6qv3?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for silverstripe/framework'. 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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