CVE-2022-38352: Topthink/framework ThinkPHP Deserialization Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qjjj-7g7h-54v3
CVSS 9.8
CWE-502
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-38352 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) thinkphp deserialization vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Topthink/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves thinkphp deserialization vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-38352 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-38352
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qjjj-7g7h-54v3
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Topthink/framework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-38352

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Topthink/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.

topthink/framework fixed: Latest secure release
Upgrade topthink/framework to Latest secure release
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 topthink/framework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-38352, inspect your project dependencies for Topthink/framework:

inspect dependencies for topthink/framework

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Topthink/framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Topthink/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

ThinkPHP v6.0.13 was discovered to contain a deserialization vulnerability via the component `League\Flysystem\Cached\Storage\Psr6Cache`. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload.

CVE-2022-38352 Affected Topthink/framework Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
topthink/framework
Packagist
≤ 6.0.13

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38352?
CVE-2022-38352 is a security vulnerability in Topthink/framework involving ThinkPHP deserialization vulnerability under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Topthink/framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: topthink/framework.
What version fixes CVE-2022-38352?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is topthink/framework affected?
Yes, topthink/framework is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38352?
CVE-2022-38352 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-38352?
CVE-2022-38352 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-38352?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for topthink/framework'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
Normalized schema output
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