CVE-2022-43689: Concrete5/concrete5 Concrete CMS Vulnerable To XML Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q48r-xg9h-78m8
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-43689 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) concrete cms vulnerable to xml vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Concrete5/concrete5 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves concrete cms vulnerable to xml external entity. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.5.10, 9.1.2.

CVE-2022-43689 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-43689
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q48r-xg9h-78m8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Concrete5/concrete5
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-43689

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Concrete5/concrete5 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

concrete5/concrete5 fixed: 8.5.10 
Upgrade concrete5/concrete5 to 8.5.10
concrete5/concrete5 fixed: 9.1.2 
Upgrade concrete5/concrete5 to 9.1.2
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 concrete5/concrete5

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-43689, inspect your project dependencies for Concrete5/concrete5:

inspect dependencies for concrete5/concrete5

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Concrete5/concrete5 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.5.10), 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Concrete5/concrete5, 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

Concrete CMS (formerly concrete5) below 8.5.10 and between 9.0.0 and 9.1.2 is vulnerable to XXE based DNS requests leading to IP disclosure.

CVE-2022-43689 Affected Concrete5/concrete5 Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.5.109.1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
concrete5/concrete5
 Packagist
< 8.5.10
8.5.10
concrete5/concrete5
 Packagist
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.1.2
9.1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2022-43689 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43689
documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduc... WEB
https://documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduction/version-history/8510-release-notes
documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduc... WEB
https://documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduction/version-history/913-release-notes
Concrete5/concrete5 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms
Concrete5/concrete5 Release RELEASE
https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms/releases/8.5.10
Concrete5/concrete5 Release RELEASE
https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms/releases/9.1.3
Concrete5/concrete5 Security Information SECURITY
https://www.concretecms.org/about/project-news/security/concrete-cms-security-advisory-2022-10-31

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43689?
CVE-2022-43689 is a security vulnerability in Concrete5/concrete5 involving Concrete CMS vulnerable to XML External Entity under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Concrete5/concrete5 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.5.10, 9.1.2 across affected packages: concrete5/concrete5.
What version fixes CVE-2022-43689?
Upgrading to 8.5.10, 9.1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is concrete5/concrete5 affected?
Yes, concrete5/concrete5 is affected in releases prior to 8.5.10, 9.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 8.5.10, 9.1.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43689?
CVE-2022-43689 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-43689?
CVE-2022-43689 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-43689?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for concrete5/concrete5'. 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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