CVE-2017-20158: Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j82x-fh8h-326g
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-20158 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves yii2 fileapi widget vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.1.9.

CVE-2017-20158 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-20158
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j82x-fh8h-326g
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 Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget
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-2017-20158

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget fixed: 0.1.9 
Upgrade vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget to 0.1.9
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 vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-20158, inspect your project dependencies for Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget:

inspect dependencies for vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.1.9), 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 Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget, 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 vulnerability was found in vova07 Yii2 FileAPI Widget up to 0.1.8. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function run of the file actions/UploadAction.php. The manipulation of the argument file leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 0.1.9 can address this issue. The name of the patch is c00d1e4fc912257fca1fce66d7a163bdbb4c8222. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217141 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

CVE-2017-20158 Affected Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.1.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget
 Packagist
< 0.1.9
0.1.9

References

NVD — CVE-2017-20158 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20158
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget/commit/c00d1e4fc912257fca1fce66d7a163bdbb4c8222
Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget
Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget Release RELEASE
https://github.com/vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget/releases/tag/0.1.9
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217141
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.217141

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-20158?
CVE-2017-20158 is a security vulnerability in Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget involving Yii2 FileAPI Widget vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Vova07/yii2 fileapi widget versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.1.9 across affected packages: vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget.
What version fixes CVE-2017-20158?
Upgrading to 0.1.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget affected?
Yes, vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget is affected in releases prior to 0.1.9. Upgrade your dependency to 0.1.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20158?
CVE-2017-20158 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-2017-20158?
CVE-2017-20158 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-2017-20158?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for vova07/yii2-fileapi-widget'. 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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