CVE-2011-4962: Silverstripe/cms Silverstripe CMS Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2011-4962 is a MODERATE silverstripe cms arbitrary code execution vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Silverstripe/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves silverstripe cms arbitrary code execution. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.6.
CVE-2011-4962 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2011-4962
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.
Upgrade silverstripe/cms to 2.4.6Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for silverstripe/cmsHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2011-4962, inspect your project dependencies for Silverstripe/cms:
inspect dependencies for silverstripe/cmsAnalyze 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 2.4.6), 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. 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
CVE-2011-4962 Affected Silverstripe/cms Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
silverstripe/cms
|
Packagist |
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.6
|
2.4.6
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"id" : "GHSA-gv6c-59h4-9pmg",
"modified" : "2024-01-19T17:34:34Z",
"published" : "2022-05-17T05:22:06Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2011-4962" ],
"summary" : "Silverstripe CMS Arbitrary Code Execution",
"details" : "`code/sitefeatures/PageCommentInterface.php` in SilverStripe 2.4.x before 2.4.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted cookie in a user comment submission, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.",
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}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/30/1"
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