CVE-2018-16650: Thorsten/phpmyfaq PhpMyFAQ CSRF Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p57w-9q28-j6v7
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-16650 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) phpmyfaq csrf vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Thorsten/phpmyfaq libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyfaq csrf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.9.11.

CVE-2018-16650 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-16650
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p57w-9q28-j6v7
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Thorsten/phpmyfaq
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2018-16650

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

thorsten/phpmyfaq fixed: 2.9.11 
Upgrade thorsten/phpmyfaq to 2.9.11
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 thorsten/phpmyfaq

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2018-16650, inspect your project dependencies for Thorsten/phpmyfaq:

inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Thorsten/phpmyfaq in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.9.11), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Thorsten/phpmyfaq, 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

phpMyFAQ before 2.9.11 allows CSRF.

CVE-2018-16650 Affected Thorsten/phpmyfaq Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.9.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
thorsten/phpmyfaq
 Packagist
< 2.9.11
2.9.11

References

NVD — CVE-2018-16650 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16650
Thorsten/phpmyfaq Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ
Thorsten/phpmyfaq Security Information SECURITY
https://www.phpmyfaq.de/security/advisory-2018-09-02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16650?
CVE-2018-16650 is a security vulnerability in Thorsten/phpmyfaq involving phpMyFAQ CSRF under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Thorsten/phpmyfaq versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.9.11 across affected packages: thorsten/phpmyfaq.
What version fixes CVE-2018-16650?
Upgrading to 2.9.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is thorsten/phpmyfaq affected?
Yes, thorsten/phpmyfaq is affected in releases prior to 2.9.11. Upgrade your dependency to 2.9.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-16650?
CVE-2018-16650 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-16650?
CVE-2018-16650 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2018-16650?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq'. 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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    "github_reviewed_at" : "2023-07-25T18:43:01Z",
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