GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm: Duplicate Advisory Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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CVSS 2.4
CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm is a MODERATE (CVSS 2.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves stored xss in redaxo. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.18.2.

GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 2.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 2.4

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:U/C:N/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 Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm

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

redaxo/redaxo fixed: 5.18.2 
Upgrade redaxo/redaxo to 5.18.2
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 redaxo/redaxo

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm, inspect your project dependencies for Duplicate Advisory:

inspect dependencies for redaxo/redaxo

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.18.2), 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 Duplicate Advisory, 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

# Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-7wj8-856p-qc9m. This link is maintained to preserve external references. # Original Description A vulnerability was found in Redaxo CMS 5.18.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /index.php?page=structure&category_id=1&article_id=1&clang=1&function=edit_art&artstart=0 of the component Structure Management Page. The manipulation of the argument Article Name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.18.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
redaxo/redaxo
 Packagist
≥ 5.12.0-beta1
< 5.18.2
5.18.2

References

NVD — GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-13209
geochen.medium.com/redaxo-cms-5-18-1-c... WEB
https://geochen.medium.com/redaxo-cms-5-18-1-cross-site-scripting-7c9a872c72f6
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.290814
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.290814
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?submit.466396

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm?
GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Stored XSS in REDAXO under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.18.2 across affected packages: redaxo/redaxo.
What version fixes GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm?
Upgrading to 5.18.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is redaxo/redaxo affected?
Yes, redaxo/redaxo is affected in releases prior to 5.18.2. Upgrade your dependency to 5.18.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm?
GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm?
GHSA-mfx6-jvw8-53fm 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-mfx6-jvw8-53fm?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for redaxo/redaxo'. 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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