CVE-2023-30130: Craftcms/cms CraftCMS Allows Remote Attacker To Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fjx5-xm7q-whvj
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-30130 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) craftcms allows remote attacker to vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Craftcms/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves craftcms allows remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted script to section parameter. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-30130 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-30130
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fjx5-xm7q-whvj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Craftcms/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-30130

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Craftcms/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.

craftcms/cms fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade craftcms/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 craftcms/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-30130, inspect your project dependencies for Craftcms/cms:

inspect dependencies for craftcms/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Craftcms/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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Craftcms/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 found in CraftCMS v.3.8.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the Section parameter.

CVE-2023-30130 Affected Craftcms/cms Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
craftcms/cms
 Packagist
≤ 3.8.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-30130 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30130
craftcms.com WEB
https://craftcms.com
Craftcms/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/craftcms/cms
tf1t.gitbook.io/mycve/craftcms/serv... WEB
https://tf1t.gitbook.io/mycve/craftcms/server-site-template-injection-on-craftcms-3.8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-30130?
CVE-2023-30130 is a security vulnerability in Craftcms/cms involving CraftCMS allows remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted script to Section parameter under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Craftcms/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: craftcms/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2023-30130?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is craftcms/cms affected?
Yes, craftcms/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-2023-30130?
CVE-2023-30130 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-30130?
CVE-2023-30130 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-30130?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for craftcms/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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  "published" : "2023-05-12T12:30:19Z",
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  }, {
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  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/craftcms/cms"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://tf1t.gitbook.io/mycve/craftcms/server-site-template-injection-on-craftcms-3.8.1"
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    "severity" : "HIGH",
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