CVE-2010-1593: Silverstripe/cms Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wg4m-vvp6-2hc5
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-1593 is a LOW cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Silverstripe/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves silverstripe vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.3.5.

CVE-2010-1593 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-1593
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wg4m-vvp6-2hc5
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Silverstripe/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-1593

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Silverstripe/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.

silverstripe/cms fixed: 2.3.5 
Upgrade silverstripe/cms to 2.3.5
silverstripe/framework fixed: 2.3.5 
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 2.3.5
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/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2010-1593, inspect your project dependencies for Silverstripe/cms:

inspect dependencies for silverstripe/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Silverstripe/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.3.5), 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 Silverstripe/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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SilverStripe before 2.3.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the CommenterURL parameter to PostCommentForm, and in the Forum module before 0.2.5 in SilverStripe before 2.3.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (2) the Search parameter to forums/search (aka the search script).

CVE-2010-1593 Affected Silverstripe/cms Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.3.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
silverstripe/cms
 Packagist
< 2.3.5
2.3.5
silverstripe/framework
 Packagist
< 2.3.5
2.3.5

References

NVD — CVE-2010-1593 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1593
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/558... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55838
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/558... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55839
Silverstripe/cms Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228222759/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37923
Silverstripe/cms Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002434/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509139/100/0/threaded
archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclo... WEB
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-01/0450.html
groups.google.com/group/silverstripe-... WEB
http://groups.google.com/group/silverstripe-announce/browse_thread/thread/f51749342eee9456
open.silverstripe.org/changeset/97074 WEB
http://open.silverstripe.org/changeset/97074
open.silverstripe.org/wiki/changelog/2.3.... WEB
http://open.silverstripe.org/wiki/ChangeLog/2.3.5
Silverstripe/cms Release RELEASE
http://www.silverstripe.org/security-releases

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1593?
CVE-2010-1593 is a security vulnerability in Silverstripe/cms involving SilverStripe vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Silverstripe/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.3.5 across affected packages: silverstripe/cms, silverstripe/framework.
What version fixes CVE-2010-1593?
Upgrading to 2.3.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is silverstripe/cms affected?
Yes, silverstripe/cms is affected in releases prior to 2.3.5. Upgrade your dependency to 2.3.5 or later.
Is silverstripe/framework affected?
Yes, silverstripe/framework is affected in releases prior to 2.3.5. Upgrade your dependency to 2.3.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-1593?
CVE-2010-1593 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-2010-1593?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for silverstripe/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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