CVE-2023-3821: Pimcore/pimcore Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2023-3821?

CVE-2023-3821 is a security vulnerability in Pimcore/pimcore involving Pimcore Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Q: Which Pimcore/pimcore versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 10.6.4 across affected packages: pimcore/pimcore.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2023-3821?

Upgrading to 10.6.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is pimcore/pimcore affected?

Yes, pimcore/pimcore is affected in releases prior to 10.6.4. Upgrade your dependency to 10.6.4 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3821?

CVE-2023-3821 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3821?

CVE-2023-3821 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.).

Q: How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-3821?

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.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-78q2-cv3p-x9fm

CVSS 6.1

CWE-79

Published 2023-07-21

Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-3821 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) 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 vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.6.4.

CVE-2023-3821 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-3821

GHSA Identifier GHSA-78q2-cv3p-x9fm

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1

CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Affected Product Pimcore/pimcore

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2023-07-21

Last Updated 2023-07-21

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required High (PR:H)

User Interaction Required (UI:R)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality None (C:N)

Integrity High (I:H)

Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-3821

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: 10.6.4

Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to 10.6.4

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-2023-3821, 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 10.6.4), 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

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pimcore/pimcore prior to 10.6.4.

CVE-2023-3821 Affected Pimcore/pimcore Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

10.6.4

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
pimcore/pimcore	Packagist	< 10.6.4	10.6.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-3821 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3821

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/92811f07d39e4ad95c92003868f5f7309489d79c

Pimcore/pimcore Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore

huntr.dev/bounties/599ba4f6-c... WEB

https://huntr.dev/bounties/599ba4f6-c900-4161-9127-f1e6a6e29aaa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3821?

CVE-2023-3821 is a security vulnerability in Pimcore/pimcore involving Pimcore Cross-site Scripting vulnerability 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 10.6.4 across affected packages: pimcore/pimcore.

What version fixes CVE-2023-3821?

Upgrading to 10.6.4 (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 10.6.4. Upgrade your dependency to 10.6.4 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3821?

CVE-2023-3821 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3821?

CVE-2023-3821 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-2023-3821?

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.

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CVSS V3

6.1 MODERATE