CVE-2023-29009: Baserproject/basercms Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8vqx-prq4-rqrq
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29009 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Baserproject/basercms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves basercms cross-site scripting vulnerability in favorites feature. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.8.0.

CVE-2023-29009 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29009
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8vqx-prq4-rqrq
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 Baserproject/basercms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2023-29009

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

baserproject/basercms fixed: 4.8.0 
Upgrade baserproject/basercms to 4.8.0
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 baserproject/basercms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-29009, inspect your project dependencies for Baserproject/basercms:

inspect dependencies for baserproject/basercms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Baserproject/basercms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.8.0), 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-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 Baserproject/basercms, 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

There is a XSS Vulnerability in Favorites Feature to baserCMS. This is a vulnerability that needs to be addressed when the management system is used by an unspecified number of users. If you are eligible, please update to the new version as soon as possible. ### Target baserCMS 4.7.8 and earlier versions ### Vulnerability Malicious code could be executed in the Favorites feature on the server. ### Countermeasures Update to the latest version of baserCMS Please refer to the following page to reference for more information. https://basercms.net/security/JVN_45547161 ### Credits ota kyohei

CVE-2023-29009 Affected Baserproject/basercms Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.8.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
baserproject/basercms
 Packagist
< 4.8.0
4.8.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/baserproject/basercms/security/advisories/GHSA-8vqx-prq4-rqrq
NVD — CVE-2023-29009 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29009
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/baserproject/basercms/commit/919c3ccbbd7a2432967dcb2e428131cc7ad71bb2
Baserproject/basercms Security Information SECURITY
https://basercms.net/security/JVN_45547161
Baserproject/basercms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/baserproject/basercms
Baserproject/basercms Release RELEASE
https://github.com/baserproject/basercms/releases/tag/basercms-4.8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29009?
CVE-2023-29009 is a security vulnerability in Baserproject/basercms involving baserCMS Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Favorites Feature under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Baserproject/basercms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.8.0 across affected packages: baserproject/basercms.
What version fixes CVE-2023-29009?
Upgrading to 4.8.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is baserproject/basercms affected?
Yes, baserproject/basercms is affected in releases prior to 4.8.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.8.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29009?
CVE-2023-29009 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-29009?
CVE-2023-29009 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-2023-29009?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for baserproject/basercms'. 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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  "published" : "2023-10-26T20:47:17Z",
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  "summary" : "baserCMS Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Favorites Feature",
  "details" : "There is a XSS Vulnerability in Favorites Feature to baserCMS.\n\nThis is a vulnerability that needs to be addressed when the management system is used by an unspecified number of users.\nIf you are eligible, please update to the new version as soon as possible.\n\n### Target\nbaserCMS 4.7.8 and earlier versions\n\n### Vulnerability\nMalicious code could be executed in the Favorites feature on the server.\n\n### Countermeasures\nUpdate to the latest version of baserCMS\n\nPlease refer to the following page to reference for more information.\nhttps://basercms.net/security/JVN_45547161\n\n### Credits\nota kyohei\n",
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