CVE-2017-8827: Genix/cms GeniXCMS Arbitrary User Password Reset Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wm7g-rmgg-9837
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CVSS 9.1
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-8827 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.1) genixcms arbitrary user password reset vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Genix/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves genixcms arbitrary user password reset vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.2.

CVE-2017-8827 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-8827
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wm7g-rmgg-9837
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.1
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Genix/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2017-8827

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

genix/cms fixed: 1.1.2 
Upgrade genix/cms to 1.1.2
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 genix/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-8827, inspect your project dependencies for Genix/cms:

inspect dependencies for genix/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Genix/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.2), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Genix/cms, 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

forgotpassword.php in GeniXCMS lacks a rate limit, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (login inability) or possibly conduct Arbitrary User Password Reset attacks via a series of requests.

CVE-2017-8827 Affected Genix/cms Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
genix/cms
 Packagist
< 1.1.2
1.1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2017-8827 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8827
Genix/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/75
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/commit/f7b4a8278cdcf29ecf7f1eaa1b9f088d505ca61a
Genix/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/GeniXCMS/GeniXCMS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8827?
CVE-2017-8827 is a security vulnerability in Genix/cms involving GeniXCMS Arbitrary User Password Reset Vulnerability under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Genix/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.2 across affected packages: genix/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2017-8827?
Upgrading to 1.1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is genix/cms affected?
Yes, genix/cms is affected in releases prior to 1.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8827?
CVE-2017-8827 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-8827?
CVE-2017-8827 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-8827?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for genix/cms'. 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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