GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6: Silverstripe/framework SQL Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
CVSS 8.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Silverstripe/framework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves silverstripe/framework sql injection in full text search. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1.

GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6
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/framework
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-xx4r-5265-48j6

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.

silverstripe/framework fixed: 3.5.6
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.5.6
silverstripe/framework fixed: 3.6.3
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.6.3
silverstripe/framework fixed: 4.0.1
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.0.1
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/framework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6, inspect your project dependencies for Silverstripe/framework:

inspect dependencies for silverstripe/framework

Analyze 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 3.5.6), 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/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

When performing a fulltext search in SilverStripe 4.0.0 the 'start' querystring parameter is never escaped safely. This exposes a possible SQL injection vulnerability. The issue exists in 3.5 and 3.6 but is less vulnerable, as SearchForm sanitises these variables prior to passing to mysql.

GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6 Affected Silverstripe/framework Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.5.63.6.34.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
silverstripe/framework
Packagist
≥ 3.5.0-rc1
< 3.5.6
3.5.6
silverstripe/framework
Packagist
≥ 3.6.0-rc1
< 3.6.3
3.6.3
silverstripe/framework
Packagist
≥ 4.0.0-rc1
< 4.0.1
4.0.1

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6?
GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6 is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/framework involving silverstripe/framework SQL injection in full text search under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Silverstripe/framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1 across affected packages: silverstripe/framework.
What version fixes GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6?
Upgrading to 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is silverstripe/framework affected?
Yes, silverstripe/framework is affected in releases prior to 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6?
GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6 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-xx4r-5265-48j6?
GHSA-xx4r-5265-48j6 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-xx4r-5265-48j6?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for silverstripe/framework'. 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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