CVE-2011-4932: Impresspages/impresspages ImpressPages CMS Eval Injection Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fr34-mx6j-vpxh
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-4932 is a HIGH impresspages cms eval injection vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Impresspages/impresspages libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves impresspages cms eval injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.13.

CVE-2011-4932 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-4932
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fr34-mx6j-vpxh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Impresspages/impresspages
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-4932

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

impresspages/impresspages fixed: 1.0.13 
Upgrade impresspages/impresspages to 1.0.13
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 impresspages/impresspages

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2011-4932, inspect your project dependencies for Impresspages/impresspages:

inspect dependencies for impresspages/impresspages

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Impresspages/impresspages in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.13), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Impresspages/impresspages, 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

Eval injection vulnerability in `ip_cms/modules/standard/content_management/actions.php` in ImpressPages CMS 1.0.12 and possibly other versons before 1.0.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the `cm_group` parameter.

CVE-2011-4932 Affected Impresspages/impresspages Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.13
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
impresspages/impresspages
 Packagist
< 1.0.13
1.0.13

References

NVD — CVE-2011-4932 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4932
Impresspages/impresspages Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/impresspages/ImpressPages
Impresspages/impresspages Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20120726055617/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49798
Impresspages/impresspages Release RELEASE
https://web.archive.org/web/20120726081336/http://www.impresspages.org/news/impresspages-1-0-13-security-release
seclists.org/bugtraq/2011/sep/15... WEB
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2011/Sep/156
Impresspages/impresspages Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/15/9
Impresspages/impresspages Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/18/12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4932?
CVE-2011-4932 is a security vulnerability in Impresspages/impresspages involving ImpressPages CMS eval injection vulnerability under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Impresspages/impresspages versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.13 across affected packages: impresspages/impresspages.
What version fixes CVE-2011-4932?
Upgrading to 1.0.13 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is impresspages/impresspages affected?
Yes, impresspages/impresspages is affected in releases prior to 1.0.13. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.13 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-4932?
CVE-2011-4932 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2011-4932?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for impresspages/impresspages'. 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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