GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8: Silverstripe/framework Silverstripe/framework CSV Excel Macro Injection Vulnerability

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CVSS 8.0
CWE-74
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.0) silverstripe/framework csv excel macro injection vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Silverstripe/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves silverstripe/framework csv excel macro injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1.

GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.0
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product Silverstripe/framework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.0

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8

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: 3.5.6 
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.5.6
silverstripe/framework fixed: 3.6.3 
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.6.3
silverstripe/framework fixed: 4.0.1 
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.0.1
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-mqjc-x563-c9q8, 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 3.5.6), 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. 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

In the CSV export feature of the CMS it's possible for the output to contain macros and scripts, which if imported without sanitisation into software (including Microsoft Excel) may be executed. In order to safeguard against this threat all potentially executable cell values exported from CSV will be prepended with a literal tab character.

GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8 Affected Silverstripe/framework Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.5.63.6.34.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
silverstripe/framework
 Packagist
≥ 3.5.0-rc1
< 3.5.6
3.5.6
silverstripe/framework
 Packagist
≥ 3.6.0-rc1
< 3.6.3
3.6.3
silverstripe/framework
 Packagist
≥ 4.0.0-rc1
< 4.0.1
4.0.1

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework/commit/55739fa5af6171594b2cb4f3621d5fcce5e887d4
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework/commit/cfe1d4f481bf53ea8da2b8608a563e207d923df9
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework/commit/dd4c5417e7592e29e698af428b72bdb9b6729797
Silverstripe/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/silverstripe/framework/SS-2017-007-1.yaml
Silverstripe/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework
Silverstripe/framework Release RELEASE
https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/ss-2017-007

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8?
GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8 is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/framework involving silverstripe/framework CSV Excel Macro Injection under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which Silverstripe/framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1 across affected packages: silverstripe/framework.
What version fixes GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8?
Upgrading to 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1 (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 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8?
GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8?
GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8 is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-mqjc-x563-c9q8?
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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