CVE-2023-29918: Francoisjacquet/rosariosis RosarioSIS Vulnerable To CSV Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f8hp-grmr-pp7j
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-1236
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29918 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) rosariosis vulnerable to csv injection vulnerability (CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File) affecting Francoisjacquet/rosariosis libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves rosariosis vulnerable to csv injection. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-29918 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29918
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f8hp-grmr-pp7j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Affected Product Francoisjacquet/rosariosis
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

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-2023-29918

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

francoisjacquet/rosariosis fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade francoisjacquet/rosariosis 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 francoisjacquet/rosariosis

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-29918, inspect your project dependencies for Francoisjacquet/rosariosis:

inspect dependencies for francoisjacquet/rosariosis

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Francoisjacquet/rosariosis 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-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File, where the product saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value (csv) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product. In Francoisjacquet/rosariosis, 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

RosarioSIS 10.8.4 is vulnerable to CSV injection via the Periods Module.

CVE-2023-29918 Affected Francoisjacquet/rosariosis Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
francoisjacquet/rosariosis
 Packagist
≤ 10.8.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-29918 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29918
docs.google.com/document/d/1jahjolf... WEB
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JAhJOlfKKD5Y5zEKo0_8a3A-nQ7Dz_GIMmlXmOvXV48/edit?usp=sharing
Francoisjacquet/rosariosis Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/francoisjacquet/rosariosis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29918?
CVE-2023-29918 is a security vulnerability in Francoisjacquet/rosariosis involving RosarioSIS vulnerable to CSV Injection under CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File.
Which Francoisjacquet/rosariosis versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: francoisjacquet/rosariosis.
What version fixes CVE-2023-29918?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is francoisjacquet/rosariosis affected?
Yes, francoisjacquet/rosariosis 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-2023-29918?
CVE-2023-29918 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-2023-29918?
CVE-2023-29918 is classified under CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File (The product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-29918?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for francoisjacquet/rosariosis'. 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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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JAhJOlfKKD5Y5zEKo0_8a3A-nQ7Dz_GIMmlXmOvXV48/edit?usp=sharing"
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