CVE-2023-3668: Froxlor/froxlor Froxlor Vulnerable To Improper Encoding Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c6v5-pf66-xfq8
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CVSS 9.1
CWE-116
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-3668 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.1) froxlor vulnerable to improper encoding vulnerability (CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output) affecting Froxlor/froxlor libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves froxlor vulnerable to improper encoding or escaping of output. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.21.

CVE-2023-3668 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-3668
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c6v5-pf66-xfq8
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.1
CWE Classification CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output
Affected Product Froxlor/froxlor
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.1

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:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-3668

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

froxlor/froxlor fixed: 2.0.21 
Upgrade froxlor/froxlor to 2.0.21
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 froxlor/froxlor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-3668, inspect your project dependencies for Froxlor/froxlor:

inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Froxlor/froxlor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.21), 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-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output, where the product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. as a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved. In Froxlor/froxlor, 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

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.21.

CVE-2023-3668 Affected Froxlor/froxlor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.21
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
froxlor/froxlor
 Packagist
< 2.0.21
2.0.21

References

NVD — CVE-2023-3668 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3668
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor/commit/03b5a921ff308eeab21bf9d240f27783c8591965
Froxlor/froxlor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor
huntr.dev/bounties/df8cccf4-a... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/df8cccf4-a340-440e-a7e0-1b42e757d66e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3668?
CVE-2023-3668 is a security vulnerability in Froxlor/froxlor involving Froxlor vulnerable to Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output under CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output.
Which Froxlor/froxlor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.21 across affected packages: froxlor/froxlor.
What version fixes CVE-2023-3668?
Upgrading to 2.0.21 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is froxlor/froxlor affected?
Yes, froxlor/froxlor is affected in releases prior to 2.0.21. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.21 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3668?
CVE-2023-3668 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3668?
CVE-2023-3668 is classified under CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output (The product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-3668?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor'. 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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