CVE-2018-14519: Getkirby/cms Kirby CMS 2.5.12 Cross-site Request Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c7x2-7h8r-jq4m
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-14519 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) kirby cms 2.5.12 cross-site request vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Getkirby/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves kirby cms 2.5.12 cross-site request forgery. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-14519 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-14519
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c7x2-7h8r-jq4m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Getkirby/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:U/C:N/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 Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2018-14519

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

getkirby/cms fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade getkirby/cms to Latest secure release
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 getkirby/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2018-14519, inspect your project dependencies for Getkirby/cms:

inspect dependencies for getkirby/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Getkirby/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Getkirby/cms, 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

An issue was discovered in Kirby 2.5.12. The delete page functionality suffers from a CSRF flaw. A remote attacker can craft a malicious CSRF page and force the user to delete a page.

CVE-2018-14519 Affected Getkirby/cms Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
getkirby/cms
 Packagist
≤ 2.5.12

References

NVD — CVE-2018-14519 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14519
Getkirby/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/getkirby/kirby
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45090 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45090
zaranshaikh.blogspot.com WEB
http://zaranshaikh.blogspot.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14519?
CVE-2018-14519 is a security vulnerability in Getkirby/cms involving Kirby CMS 2.5.12 Cross-site Request Forgery under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Getkirby/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: getkirby/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2018-14519?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is getkirby/cms affected?
Yes, getkirby/cms is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-14519?
CVE-2018-14519 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-14519?
CVE-2018-14519 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2018-14519?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for getkirby/cms'. 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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