CVE-2022-38148: Silverstripe/framework SQL Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rr8h-f97q-8p9c
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-38148 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Silverstripe/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves blind sql injection via gridfieldsortableheader. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.10.11, 4.11.14.

CVE-2022-38148 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-38148
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rr8h-f97q-8p9c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Silverstripe/framework
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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2022-38148

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: 4.10.11 
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.10.11
silverstripe/framework fixed: 4.11.14 
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.11.14
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 CVE-2022-38148, 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 4.10.11), 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. 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

Gridfield state is vulnerable to SQL injections. The vast majority of Gridfields in Silverstripe CMS are affected by this vulnerability. An attacker with CMS access could execute an arbitrary SQL statement by adding an SQL payload in some parts of the GridField state.

CVE-2022-38148 Affected Silverstripe/framework Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.10.114.11.14
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
silverstripe/framework
 Packagist
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.10.11
4.10.11
silverstripe/framework
 Packagist
≥ 4.11.0
< 4.11.14
4.11.14

References

NVD — CVE-2022-38148 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38148
forum.silverstripe.org/c/releases WEB
https://forum.silverstripe.org/c/releases
Silverstripe/framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/silverstripe/framework/CVE-2022-38148.yaml
www.silverstripe.org/blog/tag/release WEB
https://www.silverstripe.org/blog/tag/release
Silverstripe/framework Release RELEASE
https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases
Silverstripe/framework Release RELEASE
https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/CVE-2022-38148

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38148?
CVE-2022-38148 is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/framework involving Blind SQL Injection via GridFieldSortableHeader under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Silverstripe/framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.10.11, 4.11.14 across affected packages: silverstripe/framework.
What version fixes CVE-2022-38148?
Upgrading to 4.10.11, 4.11.14 (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 4.10.11, 4.11.14. Upgrade your dependency to 4.10.11, 4.11.14 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38148?
CVE-2022-38148 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-38148?
CVE-2022-38148 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-38148?
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.
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