CVE-2019-12203: Silverstripe/framework Session Fixation Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2019-12203 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) session fixation vulnerability (CWE-384: Session Fixation) affecting Silverstripe/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves session fixation in change password form. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.7.4, 4.4.4, 3.6.8, 4.3.5.
CVE-2019-12203 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 6.3
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2019-12203
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 3.7.4Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.4.4Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.6.8Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.3.5Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for silverstripe/frameworkHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2019-12203, inspect your project dependencies for Silverstripe/framework:
inspect dependencies for silverstripe/frameworkAnalyze 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 3.7.4), 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-384: Session Fixation, where authenticating a user, or otherwise establishing a new user session, without invalidating any existing session identifier gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions. 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
CVE-2019-12203 Affected Silverstripe/framework Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 3.7.0
< 3.7.4
|
3.7.4
|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.4.0
< 4.4.4
|
4.4.4
|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 3.6.0
< 3.6.8
|
3.6.8
|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.3.5
|
4.3.5
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-w7r7-r8r9-vrg2",
"modified" : "2021-08-18T22:28:15Z",
"published" : "2019-11-12T23:01:39Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2019-12203" ],
"summary" : "Session fixation in change password form",
"details" : "SilverStripe through 4.3.3 allows session fixation in the \"change password\" form.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
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"url" : "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/silverstripe/framework/CVE-2019-12203.yaml"
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"url" : "https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-framework/blob/4/docs/en/04_Changelogs/4.4.4.md#444"
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