GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr: Silverstripe/framework Silverstripe/framework Privilege Escalation Risk Vulnerability
MODERATEGHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) silverstripe/framework privilege escalation risk vulnerability (CWE-268: Privilege Chaining) affecting Silverstripe/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves silverstripe/framework privilege escalation risk in member edit form. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.5.8, 3.6.6, 4.0.4, 4.1.1.
GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 6.5
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:N/I:H/A:N).
How to Fix GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr
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 3.5.8Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.6.6Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.0.4Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.1.1Run 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 GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr, 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 3.5.8), 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-268: Privilege Chaining, where two distinct privileges, roles, capabilities, or rights can be combined in a way that allows an entity to perform unsafe actions that would not be allowed without that combination. 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
GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr Affected Silverstripe/framework Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 3.5.7-rc1
< 3.5.8
|
3.5.8
|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 3.6.0-rc1
< 3.6.6
|
3.6.6
|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.0.0-rc1
< 4.0.4
|
4.0.4
|
|
silverstripe/framework
|
Packagist |
≥ 4.1.0-rc1
< 4.1.1
|
4.1.1
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"details" : "A member with the permission `EDIT_PERMISSIONS` and access to the \"Security\" section is able to re-assign themselves (or another member) to `ADMIN` level.\n\nCMS Fields for the member are constructed using DirectGroups instead of Groups relation which results in bypassing security logic preventing privilege escalation.",
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