CVE-2023-5564: Froxlor/froxlor Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j5hq-6frc-64v3
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-5564 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Froxlor/froxlor libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting (xss) in froxlor/froxlor. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.0-dev1.

CVE-2023-5564 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-5564
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j5hq-6frc-64v3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Froxlor/froxlor
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
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-2023-5564

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

froxlor/froxlor fixed: 2.1.0-dev1 
Upgrade froxlor/froxlor to 2.1.0-dev1
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 froxlor/froxlor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-5564, inspect your project dependencies for Froxlor/froxlor:

inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Froxlor/froxlor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.0-dev1), 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 Froxlor/froxlor, 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 GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.1.0-dev1.

CVE-2023-5564 Affected Froxlor/froxlor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.0-dev1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
froxlor/froxlor
 Packagist
< 2.1.0-dev1
2.1.0-dev1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-5564 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5564
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor/commit/e8ed43056c1665522a586e3485da67f2bdf073aa
Froxlor/froxlor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor
huntr.dev/bounties/9254d8f3-a... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/9254d8f3-a847-4ae8-8477-d2ce027cff5c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5564?
CVE-2023-5564 is a security vulnerability in Froxlor/froxlor involving Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in froxlor/froxlor under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Froxlor/froxlor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.0-dev1 across affected packages: froxlor/froxlor.
What version fixes CVE-2023-5564?
Upgrading to 2.1.0-dev1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is froxlor/froxlor affected?
Yes, froxlor/froxlor is affected in releases prior to 2.1.0-dev1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.0-dev1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5564?
CVE-2023-5564 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-5564?
CVE-2023-5564 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-2023-5564?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor'. 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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