CVE-2017-8385: Craftcms/cms Craft CMS Subject To URL Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2017-8385?

CVE-2017-8385 is a security vulnerability in Craftcms/cms involving Craft CMS subject to URL forgery under CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password.

Q: Which Craftcms/cms versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.2976 across affected packages: craftcms/cms.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2017-8385?

Upgrading to 2.6.2976 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is craftcms/cms affected?

Yes, craftcms/cms is affected in releases prior to 2.6.2976. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.2976 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8385?

CVE-2017-8385 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-8385?

CVE-2017-8385 is classified under CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password (The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.).

Q: How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-8385?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for craftcms/cms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j27g-r58q-624w

CVSS 5.3

CWE-640

Published 2022-05-17

Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-8385 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) craft cms subject to url vulnerability (CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password) affecting Craftcms/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves craft cms subject to url forgery. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.2976.

CVE-2017-8385 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-8385

GHSA Identifier GHSA-j27g-r58q-624w

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3

CWE Classification CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password

Affected Product Craftcms/cms

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2022-05-17

Last Updated 2024-04-25

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality None (C:N)

Integrity Low (I:L)

Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-8385

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

craftcms/cms fixed: 2.6.2976

Upgrade craftcms/cms to 2.6.2976

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 craftcms/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-8385, inspect your project dependencies for Craftcms/cms:

inspect dependencies for craftcms/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Craftcms/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.6.2976), 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-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password, where the product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak. In Craftcms/cms, 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

Craft CMS before 2.6.2976 does not prevent modification of the URL in a forgot-password email message.

CVE-2017-8385 Affected Craftcms/cms Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.6.2976

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
craftcms/cms	Packagist	< 2.6.2976	2.6.2976

References

NVD — CVE-2017-8385 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8385

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/38c594badc8efc468b6162ec921d645011a50d35

Craftcms/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/craftcms/cms

Craftcms/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/2.6.2976/CHANGELOG.md#security

twitter.com/craftcms/status/857... WEB

https://twitter.com/CraftCMS/status/857743080224473088

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8385?

CVE-2017-8385 is a security vulnerability in Craftcms/cms involving Craft CMS subject to URL forgery under CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password.

Which Craftcms/cms versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.2976 across affected packages: craftcms/cms.

What version fixes CVE-2017-8385?

Upgrading to 2.6.2976 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is craftcms/cms affected?

Yes, craftcms/cms is affected in releases prior to 2.6.2976. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.2976 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8385?

CVE-2017-8385 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-8385?

CVE-2017-8385 is classified under CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password (The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.).

How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-8385?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for craftcms/cms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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    "type" : "PACKAGE",
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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
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  }, {
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    "url" : "https://twitter.com/CraftCMS/status/857743080224473088"
  } ],
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CVSS V3

5.3 MODERATE