CVE-2022-38724: Silverstripe/assets Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2022-38724?

CVE-2022-38724 is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/assets involving Silverstripe XSS in shortcodes under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Q: Which Silverstripe/assets versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 1.11.1, 4.11.13 across affected packages: silverstripe/assets, silverstripe/framework.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2022-38724?

Upgrading to 1.11.1, 4.11.13 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is silverstripe/assets affected?

Yes, silverstripe/assets is affected in releases prior to 1.11.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.11.1 or later.

Q: Is silverstripe/framework affected?

Yes, silverstripe/framework is affected in releases prior to 4.11.13. Upgrade your dependency to 4.11.13 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38724?

CVE-2022-38724 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-38724?

CVE-2022-38724 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-2022-38724?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for silverstripe/assets'. 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-9cx2-hj6m-fv58

CVSS 5.4

CWE-79

Published 2022-11-21

Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-38724 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Silverstripe/assets libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves silverstripe xss in shortcodes. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.11.1, 4.11.13.

CVE-2022-38724 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-38724

GHSA Identifier GHSA-9cx2-hj6m-fv58

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4

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

Affected Product Silverstripe/assets

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2022-11-21

Last Updated 2025-04-29

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required Low (PR:L)

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-2022-38724

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Silverstripe/assets 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/assets fixed: 1.11.1

Upgrade silverstripe/assets to 1.11.1

silverstripe/framework fixed: 4.11.13

Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.11.13

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/assets

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-38724, inspect your project dependencies for Silverstripe/assets:

inspect dependencies for silverstripe/assets

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Silverstripe/assets in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.11.1), 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-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/assets, 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

A malicious content author could add arbitrary attributes to HTML editor shortcodes which could be used to inject a JavaScript payload on the front end of the site. The shortcode providers that ship with Silverstripe CMS have been reviewed and attribute whitelists have been implemented where appropriate to negate this risk.

CVE-2022-38724 Affected Silverstripe/assets Versions

2 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

1.11.14.11.13

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
silverstripe/assets	Packagist	≥ 1.0.0 < 1.11.1	1.11.1
silverstripe/framework	Packagist	≥ 4.0.0 < 4.11.13	4.11.13

References

NVD — CVE-2022-38724 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38724

forum.silverstripe.org/c/releases WEB

https://forum.silverstripe.org/c/releases

Silverstripe/assets Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/silverstripe/assets/CVE-2022-38724.yaml

Silverstripe/assets Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/silverstripe/framework/CVE-2022-38724.yaml

www.silverstripe.org/blog/tag/release WEB

https://www.silverstripe.org/blog/tag/release

Silverstripe/assets Release RELEASE

https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases

Silverstripe/assets Release RELEASE

https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/cve-2022-38724

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38724?

CVE-2022-38724 is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/assets involving Silverstripe XSS in shortcodes under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Which Silverstripe/assets versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 1.11.1, 4.11.13 across affected packages: silverstripe/assets, silverstripe/framework.

What version fixes CVE-2022-38724?

Upgrading to 1.11.1, 4.11.13 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is silverstripe/assets affected?

Yes, silverstripe/assets is affected in releases prior to 1.11.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.11.1 or later.

Is silverstripe/framework affected?

Yes, silverstripe/framework is affected in releases prior to 4.11.13. Upgrade your dependency to 4.11.13 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38724?

CVE-2022-38724 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-38724?

CVE-2022-38724 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-2022-38724?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for silverstripe/assets'. 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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CVSS V3

5.4 MODERATE