GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx: Silverstripe/framework Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Silverstripe/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves silverstripe/framework has cross-site scripting vulnerability in cmssecurity backurl. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.21, 3.2.6, 3.3.4, 3.4.2.

GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Silverstripe/framework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx

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: 3.1.21
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.1.21
silverstripe/framework fixed: 3.2.6
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.2.6
silverstripe/framework fixed: 3.3.4
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.3.4
silverstripe/framework fixed: 3.4.2
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.4.2
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 silverstripe/framework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx, 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 3.1.21), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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 follow up to [SS-2016-001](https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/ss-2016-001/) there is yet a minor unresolved fix to incorrectly encoded URL.

GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx Affected Silverstripe/framework Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.213.2.63.3.43.4.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
silverstripe/framework
Packagist
≥ 3.1.0-rc1
< 3.1.21
3.1.21
silverstripe/framework
Packagist
≥ 3.2.0-rc1
< 3.2.6
3.2.6
silverstripe/framework
Packagist
≥ 3.3.0-rc1
< 3.3.4
3.3.4
silverstripe/framework
Packagist
≥ 3.4.0-rc1
< 3.4.2
3.4.2

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx?
GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/framework involving silverstripe/framework has Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in CMSSecurity BackURL under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Silverstripe/framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.21, 3.2.6, 3.3.4, 3.4.2 across affected packages: silverstripe/framework.
What version fixes GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx?
Upgrading to 3.1.21, 3.2.6, 3.3.4, 3.4.2 (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 3.1.21, 3.2.6, 3.3.4, 3.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.21, 3.2.6, 3.3.4, 3.4.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx?
GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx?
GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-r85g-7jpv-8xrx?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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