CVE-2020-24912: Qcubed/qcubed Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xj4v-gp4q-h6qq
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-24912 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Qcubed/qcubed libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves qcubed reflected cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.

CVE-2020-24912 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-24912
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xj4v-gp4q-h6qq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Qcubed/qcubed
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2020-24912

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

qcubed/qcubed fixed: 3.2 
Upgrade qcubed/qcubed to 3.2
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 qcubed/qcubed

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-24912, inspect your project dependencies for Qcubed/qcubed:

inspect dependencies for qcubed/qcubed

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Qcubed/qcubed in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2), 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-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 Qcubed/qcubed, 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

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in qcubed (all versions including 3.1.1) in profile.php via the stQuery-parameter allows unauthenticated attackers to steal sessions of authenticated users.

CVE-2020-24912 Affected Qcubed/qcubed Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
qcubed/qcubed
 Packagist
< 3.2
3.2

References

NVD — CVE-2020-24912 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24912
Qcubed/qcubed Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/qcubed/qcubed/pull/1320/files
Qcubed/qcubed Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/qcubed/qcubed
tech.feedyourhead.at/content/qcubed-cros... WEB
https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/QCubed-Cross-Site-Scripting-CVE-2020-24912
Qcubed/qcubed Security Information SECURITY
https://www.ait.ac.at/themen/cyber-security/pentesting/security-advisories/ait-sa-20210215-03
qcubed.com WEB
http://qcubed.com
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24912?
CVE-2020-24912 is a security vulnerability in Qcubed/qcubed involving qcubed reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Qcubed/qcubed versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2 across affected packages: qcubed/qcubed.
What version fixes CVE-2020-24912?
Upgrading to 3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is qcubed/qcubed affected?
Yes, qcubed/qcubed is affected in releases prior to 3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-24912?
CVE-2020-24912 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-24912?
CVE-2020-24912 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-2020-24912?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for qcubed/qcubed'. 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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