CVE-2023-3822: Pimcore/pimcore Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vmpv-qjhq-r463
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CVSS 6.0
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-3822 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Pimcore/pimcore libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves pimcore cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.6.4.

CVE-2023-3822 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-3822
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vmpv-qjhq-r463
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Pimcore/pimcore
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.0

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-3822

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Pimcore/pimcore dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

pimcore/pimcore fixed: 10.6.4 
Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to 10.6.4
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 pimcore/pimcore

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-3822, inspect your project dependencies for Pimcore/pimcore:

inspect dependencies for pimcore/pimcore

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pimcore/pimcore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 10.6.4), 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 Pimcore/pimcore, 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

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository pimcore/pimcore prior to 10.6.4.

CVE-2023-3822 Affected Pimcore/pimcore Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.6.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pimcore/pimcore
 Packagist
< 10.6.4
10.6.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-3822 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3822
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/d75888a9b14baaad591548463cca09dfd1395236
Pimcore/pimcore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore
huntr.dev/bounties/2a3a13fe-2... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/2a3a13fe-2a9a-4d1a-8814-fd8ed1e3b1d5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3822?
CVE-2023-3822 is a security vulnerability in Pimcore/pimcore involving Pimcore Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Pimcore/pimcore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.6.4 across affected packages: pimcore/pimcore.
What version fixes CVE-2023-3822?
Upgrading to 10.6.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pimcore/pimcore affected?
Yes, pimcore/pimcore is affected in releases prior to 10.6.4. Upgrade your dependency to 10.6.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3822?
CVE-2023-3822 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3822?
CVE-2023-3822 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 CVE-2023-3822?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for pimcore/pimcore'. 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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