CVE-2012-3522: Geshi/geshi Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f3f3-5q5j-6v47
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-3522 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Geshi/geshi libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves geshi vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.8.11.

CVE-2012-3522 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-3522
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f3f3-5q5j-6v47
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Geshi/geshi
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-3522

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

geshi/geshi fixed: 1.0.8.11 
Upgrade geshi/geshi to 1.0.8.11
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 geshi/geshi

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2012-3522, inspect your project dependencies for Geshi/geshi:

inspect dependencies for geshi/geshi

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Geshi/geshi in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.8.11), 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 Geshi/geshi, 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in contrib/langwiz.php in GeSHi before 1.0.8.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2012-3522 Affected Geshi/geshi Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.8.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
geshi/geshi
 Packagist
< 1.0.8.11
1.0.8.11

References

NVD — CVE-2012-3522 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3522
Geshi/geshi Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/GeSHi/geshi-1.0
lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AE33KOZ42XXG6DSH5SNGOTC3NS7FWZ2I
lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H2R65LEAIDK6I53IYGZWDCRETBYKNUKF
lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JA5TA3T7AJXWM4QMI62LMGW62WZUULGB
sourceforge.net/p/geshi/code/2508 WEB
http://sourceforge.net/p/geshi/code/2508
Geshi/geshi Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/21/11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3522?
CVE-2012-3522 is a security vulnerability in Geshi/geshi involving GeSHi vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Geshi/geshi versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.8.11 across affected packages: geshi/geshi.
What version fixes CVE-2012-3522?
Upgrading to 1.0.8.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is geshi/geshi affected?
Yes, geshi/geshi is affected in releases prior to 1.0.8.11. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.8.11 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-3522?
CVE-2012-3522 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-2012-3522?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for geshi/geshi'. 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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