GHSA-vcg6-8fxc-x5cq: Silverstripe/framework Silverstripe/framework Allows Upload Of Dangerous Vulnerability
HIGHGHSA-vcg6-8fxc-x5cq is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) silverstripe/framework allows upload of dangerous vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Silverstripe/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves silverstripe/framework allows upload of dangerous file types. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.6.6, 4.0.4, 4.1.1.
GHSA-vcg6-8fxc-x5cq at a Glance
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).
How to Fix GHSA-vcg6-8fxc-x5cq
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.
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.6.6
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.0.4
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.1.1
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-vcg6-8fxc-x5cq, 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 3.6.6), 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. 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
GHSA-vcg6-8fxc-x5cq Affected Silverstripe/framework Versions
3 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 3.6.5-rc1
< 3.6.6
|
3.6.6
|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.0.3-rc1
< 4.0.4
|
4.0.4
|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.1.0-rc1
< 4.1.1
|
4.1.1
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"summary" : "silverstripe/framework allows upload of dangerous file types",
"details" : "Some potentially dangerous file types exist in File.allowed_extensions which could allow a malicious CMS user to upload files that then get executed in the security context of the website. We have removed the ability to upload .css, .js, .potm, .dotm, .xltm and .jar files in the default configuration. Since allowed_extensions are synced to webserver configuration (in assets/.htaccess) automatically, this will also deny access to any existing uploads with these extensions.\n\nReview our security guidelines for the Common Web Platform and the File Security guide for SilverStripe 4 to find out how to add or remove extensions. ",
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