CVE-2023-28850: Pimcore/perspective editor Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fq8q-55v3-2986
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-28850 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Pimcore/perspective editor libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves pimcore perspective editor vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (xss) in perspective name. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.5.1.

CVE-2023-28850 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-28850
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fq8q-55v3-2986
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Pimcore/perspective editor
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-28850

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

pimcore/perspective-editor fixed: 1.5.1 
Upgrade pimcore/perspective-editor to 1.5.1
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 pimcore/perspective-editor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-28850, inspect your project dependencies for Pimcore/perspective editor:

inspect dependencies for pimcore/perspective-editor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pimcore/perspective editor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.5.1), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Pimcore/perspective editor, 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

### Impact This vulnerability has the potential to steal a user's cookie and gain unauthorized access to that user's account through the stolen cookie or redirect users to other malicious sites. ### Patches Update to version 1.5.1. ### Workarounds Apply the patch https://github.com/pimcore/perspective-editor/pull/121.patch manually.

CVE-2023-28850 Affected Pimcore/perspective editor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.5.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pimcore/perspective-editor
 Packagist
< 1.5.1
1.5.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/pimcore/perspective-editor/security/advisories/GHSA-fq8q-55v3-2986
NVD — CVE-2023-28850 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28850
Pimcore/perspective editor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/perspective-editor/pull/121.patch
Pimcore/perspective editor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/perspective-editor
huntr.dev/bounties/5529f51e-e... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/5529f51e-e40f-46f1-887b-c9dbebab4f06

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28850?
CVE-2023-28850 is a security vulnerability in Pimcore/perspective editor involving Pimcore Perspective Editor vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in perspective name under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Pimcore/perspective editor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.5.1 across affected packages: pimcore/perspective-editor.
What version fixes CVE-2023-28850?
Upgrading to 1.5.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pimcore/perspective-editor affected?
Yes, pimcore/perspective-editor is affected in releases prior to 1.5.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.5.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28850?
CVE-2023-28850 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-28850?
CVE-2023-28850 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-28850?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for pimcore/perspective-editor'. 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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