CVE-2023-5865: Thorsten/phpmyfaq Insufficient Session Expiration Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f728-prhw-2g68
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CVSS 7.6
CWE-613
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-5865 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.6) insufficient session expiration vulnerability (CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration) affecting Thorsten/phpmyfaq libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves insufficient session expiration in thorsten/phpmyfaq. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.2.

CVE-2023-5865 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-5865
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f728-prhw-2g68
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.6
CWE Classification CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration
Affected Product Thorsten/phpmyfaq
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.6

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-5865

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

thorsten/phpmyfaq fixed: 3.2.2 
Upgrade thorsten/phpmyfaq to 3.2.2
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 thorsten/phpmyfaq

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-5865, inspect your project dependencies for Thorsten/phpmyfaq:

inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Thorsten/phpmyfaq in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2.2), 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-613: Insufficient Session Expiration, where according to wasc, "insufficient session expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session ids for authorization.". In Thorsten/phpmyfaq, 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

Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.2.2.

CVE-2023-5865 Affected Thorsten/phpmyfaq Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
thorsten/phpmyfaq
 Packagist
< 3.2.2
3.2.2

References

NVD — CVE-2023-5865 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5865
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/5f43786f52c3d517e7665abd25d534e180e08dc5
Thorsten/phpmyfaq Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ
huntr.com/bounties/4c4b7395-d... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/4c4b7395-d9fd-4ca0-98d7-2e20c1249aff

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5865?
CVE-2023-5865 is a security vulnerability in Thorsten/phpmyfaq involving Insufficient Session Expiration in thorsten/phpmyfaq under CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration.
Which Thorsten/phpmyfaq versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.2 across affected packages: thorsten/phpmyfaq.
What version fixes CVE-2023-5865?
Upgrading to 3.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is thorsten/phpmyfaq affected?
Yes, thorsten/phpmyfaq is affected in releases prior to 3.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5865?
CVE-2023-5865 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.6 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-5865?
CVE-2023-5865 is classified under CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration (According to WASC, "Insufficient Session Expiration is when a web site permits an attacker to reuse old session credentials or session IDs for authorization.").
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-5865?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq'. 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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