GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q: Silverstripe/framework Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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CVSS 0.0
CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q is a LOW (CVSS 0.0) 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 framework has a reflected cross site scripting (xss) in error message. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.3.8.

GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 0.0
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: 0.0

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:U/C:N/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q

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: 5.3.8 
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 5.3.8
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-mqf3-qpc3-g26q, 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 5.3.8), 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

> [!IMPORTANT] > This vulnerability only affects sites which are in the "dev" environment mode. If your production website is in "dev" mode, it has been misconfigured, and you should immediately swap it to "live" mode. > See https://docs.silverstripe.org/en/developer_guides/debugging/environment_types/ for more information. If a website has been set to the "dev" environment mode, a URL can be provided which includes an XSS payload which will be executed in the resulting error message. ## References - https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/ss-2024-002 ## Reported by Gaurav Nayak from [Chaleit](https://chaleit.com/)

GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q Affected Silverstripe/framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.3.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
silverstripe/framework
 Packagist
< 5.3.8
5.3.8

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework/security/advisories/GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework/commit/a555dad4ec73c929f6316bcb4019eb325a5b77d8
Silverstripe/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework
Silverstripe/framework Release RELEASE
https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/ss-2024-002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q?
GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/framework involving Silverstripe Framework has a Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in error message 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 5.3.8 across affected packages: silverstripe/framework.
What version fixes GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q?
Upgrading to 5.3.8 (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 5.3.8. Upgrade your dependency to 5.3.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q?
GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 0.0 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q?
GHSA-mqf3-qpc3-g26q 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-mqf3-qpc3-g26q?
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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