GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5: Silverstripe/subsites Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CVSS 8.8
CWE-89
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Silverstripe/subsites libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves silverstripe/subsites unsafe sql query construction (safe data source). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.1.

GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5
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/subsites
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 GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Silverstripe/subsites 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/subsites fixed: 2.1.1 
Upgrade silverstripe/subsites to 2.1.1
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/subsites

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5, inspect your project dependencies for Silverstripe/subsites:

inspect dependencies for silverstripe/subsites

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Silverstripe/subsites in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.1), 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/subsites, 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

There is a low level potential SQL injection vulnerability in the silverstripe/subsites module has been identified and fixed in version 2.1.1.

GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5 Affected Silverstripe/subsites Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
silverstripe/subsites
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.1.1
2.1.1

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-subsites/commit/bf2c81dce62ae9a7623d224fd31a39505260eb57
Silverstripe/subsites Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/silverstripe/subsites/SS-2018-016-1.yaml
Silverstripe/subsites Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-subsites
Silverstripe/subsites Release RELEASE
https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/ss-2018-016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5?
GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5 is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/subsites involving silverstripe/subsites Unsafe SQL Query Construction (Safe Data Source) under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Silverstripe/subsites versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.1 across affected packages: silverstripe/subsites.
What version fixes GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5?
Upgrading to 2.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is silverstripe/subsites affected?
Yes, silverstripe/subsites is affected in releases prior to 2.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5?
GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5 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 GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5?
GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5 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 GHSA-xc69-p8fc-m6m5?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for silverstripe/subsites'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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