GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m: Silverstripe/framework Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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CVSS 4.7
CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.7) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Silverstripe/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves silverstripe xss in dev/build returnurl parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.14.

GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.7
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Silverstripe/framework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
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 GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m

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

silverstripe/framework fixed: 3.1.14 
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.1.14
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 silverstripe/framework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m, inspect your project dependencies for Silverstripe/framework:

inspect dependencies for silverstripe/framework

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Silverstripe/framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.14), 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 Silverstripe/framework, 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

A XSS risk exists in the returnURL parameter passed to dev/build. An unvalidated url could cause the user to redirect to an unverified third party url outside of the site. This issue is resolved in framework 3.1.14 stable release.

GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m Affected Silverstripe/framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.14
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
silverstripe/framework
 Packagist
< 3.1.14
3.1.14

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework/commit/751d77386c3c6e354b521fa61ff142f95895cca8
Silverstripe/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/silverstripe/framework/SS-2015-015-1.yaml
Silverstripe/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework
Silverstripe/framework Release RELEASE
https://www.silverstripe.org/software/download/security-releases/ss-2015-015

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m?
GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/framework involving Silverstripe XSS in dev/build returnURL Parameter under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Silverstripe/framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.14 across affected packages: silverstripe/framework.
What version fixes GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m?
Upgrading to 3.1.14 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is silverstripe/framework affected?
Yes, silverstripe/framework is affected in releases prior to 3.1.14. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.14 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m?
GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m?
GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m 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 GHSA-hq4p-5mpr-jj9m?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for silverstripe/framework'. 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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