GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4: Friendsofsymfony/user bundle FOSUserBundle User Identity Validation Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4 is a MODERATE fosuserbundle user identity validation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Friendsofsymfony/user bundle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves fosuserbundle user identity validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.1.

GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Friendsofsymfony/user bundle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4

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

friendsofsymfony/user-bundle fixed: 1.2.1 
Upgrade friendsofsymfony/user-bundle to 1.2.1
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 friendsofsymfony/user-bundle

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4, inspect your project dependencies for Friendsofsymfony/user bundle:

inspect dependencies for friendsofsymfony/user-bundle

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Friendsofsymfony/user bundle in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.1), 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Friendsofsymfony/user bundle, 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

Versions of FOSUserBundle prior to 1.2.1 have been found to be vulnerable to a security issue related to user identity validation. Specifically, user refreshing was performed using the primary key instead of the username, leading to a potential security risk if a user is allowed to change their username. The fix in version 1.2.1 addresses this issue by loading the user using the primary key during refreshing.

GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4 Affected Friendsofsymfony/user bundle Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
friendsofsymfony/user-bundle
 Packagist
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.2.1
1.2.1

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/FriendsOfSymfony/FOSUserBundle/commit/1b8bc18e3d99ef0b52b4141f20da323033d6be9b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/FriendsOfSymfony/FOSUserBundle/commit/5a36e2958068d1e6501dc8cf39bbae3ebb859d9f
Friendsofsymfony/user bundle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/friendsofsymfony/user-bundle/2012-07-10-1.yaml
Friendsofsymfony/user bundle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfSymfony/FOSUserBundle
Friendsofsymfony/user bundle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfSymfony/FOSUserBundle/blob/master/Changelog.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4?
GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4 is a security vulnerability in Friendsofsymfony/user bundle involving FOSUserBundle User Identity Validation Vulnerability under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Friendsofsymfony/user bundle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.1 across affected packages: friendsofsymfony/user-bundle.
What version fixes GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4?
Upgrading to 1.2.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is friendsofsymfony/user-bundle affected?
Yes, friendsofsymfony/user-bundle is affected in releases prior to 1.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4?
GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-8wx3-8m4x-g5h4?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for friendsofsymfony/user-bundle'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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