CVE-2018-7274: Yab/quarx Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h4fh-gpvh-753g
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-7274 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Yab/quarx libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves yab quarx persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.5.

CVE-2018-7274 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-7274
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h4fh-gpvh-753g
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 Yab/quarx
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-2018-7274

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

yab/quarx fixed: 2.4.5 
Upgrade yab/quarx to 2.4.5
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 yab/quarx

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2018-7274, inspect your project dependencies for Yab/quarx:

inspect dependencies for yab/quarx

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Yab/quarx in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.5), 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 Yab/quarx, 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

Yab Quarx before 2.4.5 is prone to multiple persistent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities: Blog (Title), FAQ (Question), Pages (Title), Widgets (Name), and Menus (Name).

CVE-2018-7274 Affected Yab/quarx Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
yab/quarx
 Packagist
< 2.4.5
2.4.5

References

NVD — CVE-2018-7274 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7274
Yab/quarx Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/GrafiteInc/CMS/issues/115
Yab/quarx Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/YABhq/Quarx/issues/116
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/GrafiteInc/CMS/commit/dcc1a5ac3c6d48afd3b8b9d8b11a9c6bfeb75f77
Yab/quarx Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/GrafiteInc/CMS
seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/feb/53 WEB
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Feb/53
Yab/quarx Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103081

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7274?
CVE-2018-7274 is a security vulnerability in Yab/quarx involving Yab Quarx persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Yab/quarx versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.5 across affected packages: yab/quarx.
What version fixes CVE-2018-7274?
Upgrading to 2.4.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is yab/quarx affected?
Yes, yab/quarx is affected in releases prior to 2.4.5. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7274?
CVE-2018-7274 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-2018-7274?
CVE-2018-7274 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-2018-7274?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for yab/quarx'. 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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