CVE-2023-1701: Pimcore/pimcore Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7r35-chv4-xr3r
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1701 is a MODERATE 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 vulnerable to reflected xss in predefined properties module in settings. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.5.20.

CVE-2023-1701 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1701
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7r35-chv4-xr3r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Pimcore/pimcore
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2023-1701

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: 10.5.20 
Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to 10.5.20
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-2023-1701, 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 10.5.20), 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

### Impact This vulnerability has the potential to steal a user's cookie and gain unauthorized access to that user's account through the stolen cookie or redirect users to other malicious sites. ### Patches Update to version 10.5.20 or apply this patch manually https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/14721.patch ### Workarounds Apply https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/14721.patch manually. ### References https://huntr.dev/bounties/64f943c4-68e5-4ef8-82f6-9c4abe928256/

CVE-2023-1701 Affected Pimcore/pimcore Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.5.20
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pimcore/pimcore
 Packagist
< 10.5.20
10.5.20

References

Pimcore/pimcore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-7r35-chv4-xr3r
NVD — CVE-2023-1701 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1701
Pimcore/pimcore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/14721.patch
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/2b997737dd6a60be2239a51dd6d9ef5881568e6d
huntr.dev/bounties/64f943c4-6... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/64f943c4-68e5-4ef8-82f6-9c4abe928256

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1701?
CVE-2023-1701 is a security vulnerability in Pimcore/pimcore involving Pimcore vulnerable to Reflected XSS in Predefined Properties module in Settings 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 10.5.20 across affected packages: pimcore/pimcore.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1701?
Upgrading to 10.5.20 (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 10.5.20. Upgrade your dependency to 10.5.20 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-1701?
CVE-2023-1701 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-2023-1701?
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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