CVE-2022-0612: Remdex/livehelperchat Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h2fj-77wh-fh5w
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CVSS 6.7
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0612 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.7) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Remdex/livehelperchat libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in livehelperchat. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.93.

CVE-2022-0612 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0612
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h2fj-77wh-fh5w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.7
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Remdex/livehelperchat
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2022-0612

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

remdex/livehelperchat fixed: 3.93 
Upgrade remdex/livehelperchat to 3.93
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 remdex/livehelperchat

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-0612, inspect your project dependencies for Remdex/livehelperchat:

inspect dependencies for remdex/livehelperchat

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Remdex/livehelperchat in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.93), 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 Remdex/livehelperchat, 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

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in Packagist remdex/livehelperchat prior to 3.93v.

CVE-2022-0612 Affected Remdex/livehelperchat Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.93
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
remdex/livehelperchat
 Packagist
< 3.93
3.93

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0612 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0612
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/livehelperchat/livehelperchat/commit/4d4f1db1701f09177896a38e43fd0c693835f03b
Remdex/livehelperchat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/livehelperchat/livehelperchat
huntr.dev/bounties/eadcf7d2-a... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/eadcf7d2-a479-4901-abcc-1505d3f1b32f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0612?
CVE-2022-0612 is a security vulnerability in Remdex/livehelperchat involving Cross-site Scripting in livehelperchat under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Remdex/livehelperchat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.93 across affected packages: remdex/livehelperchat.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0612?
Upgrading to 3.93 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is remdex/livehelperchat affected?
Yes, remdex/livehelperchat is affected in releases prior to 3.93. Upgrade your dependency to 3.93 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0612?
CVE-2022-0612 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-0612?
CVE-2022-0612 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-2022-0612?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for remdex/livehelperchat'. 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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