CVE-2023-0788: Thorsten/phpmyfaq Code Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r6cw-356h-mvwg
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0788 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) code injection vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Thorsten/phpmyfaq libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves code injection in thorsten/phpmyfaq. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.11.

CVE-2023-0788 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0788
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r6cw-356h-mvwg
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Thorsten/phpmyfaq
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-2023-0788

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: 3.1.11 
Upgrade thorsten/phpmyfaq to 3.1.11
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-2023-0788, 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 3.1.11), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. 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

Code Injection in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.11.

CVE-2023-0788 Affected Thorsten/phpmyfaq Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
thorsten/phpmyfaq
 Packagist
< 3.1.11
3.1.11

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0788 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0788
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/77b42b9d0be3990ee7389207a71528b304b03039
Thorsten/phpmyfaq Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ
huntr.com/bounties/808d5452-6... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/808d5452-607c-4af1-812f-26c49faf3e61

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0788?
CVE-2023-0788 is a security vulnerability in Thorsten/phpmyfaq involving Code Injection in thorsten/phpmyfaq under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Thorsten/phpmyfaq versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.11 across affected packages: thorsten/phpmyfaq.
What version fixes CVE-2023-0788?
Upgrading to 3.1.11 (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 3.1.11. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0788?
CVE-2023-0788 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-2023-0788?
CVE-2023-0788 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-0788?
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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