CVE-2018-25157: Phraseanet/phraseanet Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gcpq-mrgg-v5f3
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CVSS 6.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-25157 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Phraseanet/phraseanet libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phraseanet vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting through crafted file names. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-25157 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-25157
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gcpq-mrgg-v5f3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Phraseanet/phraseanet
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.4

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

How to Fix CVE-2018-25157

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

phraseanet/phraseanet fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade phraseanet/phraseanet 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 phraseanet/phraseanet

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2018-25157, inspect your project dependencies for Phraseanet/phraseanet:

inspect dependencies for phraseanet/phraseanet

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Phraseanet/phraseanet 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-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 Phraseanet/phraseanet, 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

Phraseanet 4.0.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts through crafted file names during document uploads. Attackers can upload files with embedded SVG scripts that execute in the browser, potentially stealing cookies or redirecting users when the file is viewed.

CVE-2018-25157 Affected Phraseanet/phraseanet Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phraseanet/phraseanet
 Packagist
4.0.3
All 1 versions
4.0.3
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2018-25157 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25157
Phraseanet/phraseanet Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alchemy-fr/Phraseanet
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46935 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46935
www.phraseanet.com WEB
https://www.phraseanet.com
www.phraseanet.com/en/download WEB
https://www.phraseanet.com/en/download
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phrasean... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phraseanet-stored-xss-via-document-upload

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25157?
CVE-2018-25157 is a security vulnerability in Phraseanet/phraseanet involving Phraseanet vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting through crafted file names under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Phraseanet/phraseanet versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: phraseanet/phraseanet.
What version fixes CVE-2018-25157?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is phraseanet/phraseanet affected?
Yes, phraseanet/phraseanet 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-2018-25157?
CVE-2018-25157 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-25157?
CVE-2018-25157 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-2018-25157?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for phraseanet/phraseanet'. 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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