CVE-2021-22970: Concrete5/core Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gqpw-9q54-9x28
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CWE-918
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-22970 is a MODERATE server-side request forgery vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Concrete5/core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves server-side request forgery in concrete cms. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.5.7.

CVE-2021-22970 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-22970
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gqpw-9q54-9x28
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Concrete5/core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2021-22970

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Concrete5/core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

concrete5/core fixed: 8.5.7 
Upgrade concrete5/core to 8.5.7
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 concrete5/core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2021-22970, inspect your project dependencies for Concrete5/core:

inspect dependencies for concrete5/core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Concrete5/core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.5.7), 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. In Concrete5/core, 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

Concrete CMS (formerly concrete5) versions 8.5.6 and below and version 9.0.0 allow local IP importing causing the system to be vulnerable to SSRF attacks on the private LAN to servers by reading files from the local LAN. An attacker can pivot in the private LAN and exploit local network appsandb.

CVE-2021-22970 Affected Concrete5/core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.5.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
concrete5/core
 Packagist
< 8.5.7
8.5.7

References

NVD — CVE-2021-22970 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22970
hackerone.com/reports/1364797 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/1364797
documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduc... WEB
https://documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduction/version-history/857-release-notes
documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduc... WEB
https://documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduction/version-history/901-release-notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22970?
CVE-2021-22970 is a security vulnerability in Concrete5/core involving Server-Side Request Forgery in Concrete CMS under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Concrete5/core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.5.7 across affected packages: concrete5/core.
What version fixes CVE-2021-22970?
Upgrading to 8.5.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is concrete5/core affected?
Yes, concrete5/core is affected in releases prior to 8.5.7. Upgrade your dependency to 8.5.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-22970?
CVE-2021-22970 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2021-22970?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for concrete5/core'. 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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