GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5: Socialiteproviders/steam Steam Socialite Provider V1 Does Vulnerability

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CWE-346
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5 is a CRITICAL steam socialite provider v1 does vulnerability (CWE-346: Origin Validation Error) affecting Socialiteproviders/steam libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves steam socialite provider v1 does not correctly validate openid server. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.

GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-346: Origin Validation Error
Affected Product Socialiteproviders/steam
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5

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

socialiteproviders/steam fixed: 3.0 
Upgrade socialiteproviders/steam to 3.0
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 socialiteproviders/steam

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5, inspect your project dependencies for Socialiteproviders/steam:

inspect dependencies for socialiteproviders/steam

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Socialiteproviders/steam in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0), 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-346: Origin Validation Error, where the product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. In Socialiteproviders/steam, 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 The outdated version 1 of the Steam Socialite Provider doesn't check properly if the login comes from `steamcommunity.com`, allowing a malicious actor to substitute their own openID server. ### Patches This vulnerability only affects the outdated v1.x versions of the package. These are no longer maintained, users should upgrade to v3 or v4, which use a hardcoded endpoint to verify the login. ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [SocialiteProviders/Providers](https://github.com/SocialiteProviders/Providers) * Email us at [socialite@atymic.dev](mailto:socialite@atymic.dev)

GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5 Affected Socialiteproviders/steam Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
socialiteproviders/steam
 Packagist
< 3.0
3.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/SocialiteProviders/Steam/security/advisories/GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5
packagist.org/packages/socialitep... WEB
https://packagist.org/packages/socialiteproviders/steam

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5?
GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5 is a security vulnerability in Socialiteproviders/steam involving Steam Socialite Provider v1 does not correctly validate openid server under CWE-346: Origin Validation Error.
Which Socialiteproviders/steam versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0 across affected packages: socialiteproviders/steam.
What version fixes GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5?
Upgrading to 3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is socialiteproviders/steam affected?
Yes, socialiteproviders/steam is affected in releases prior to 3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5?
GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5 is classified under CWE-346: Origin Validation Error (The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-hhw9-35p2-q2c5?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for socialiteproviders/steam'. 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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