CVE-2013-1844: Matomo/matomo Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5fpj-6vq6-fmwh
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-1844 is a LOW cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Matomo/matomo libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves piwik (now matomo) vulnerable to cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.11.

CVE-2013-1844 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-1844
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5fpj-6vq6-fmwh
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 Matomo/matomo
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-1844

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

matomo/matomo fixed: 1.11 
Upgrade matomo/matomo to 1.11
piwik/piwik fixed: 1.11 
Upgrade piwik/piwik to 1.11
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 matomo/matomo

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-1844, inspect your project dependencies for Matomo/matomo:

inspect dependencies for matomo/matomo

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Matomo/matomo in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.11), 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 Matomo/matomo, 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 Piwik before 1.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2013-1844 Affected Matomo/matomo Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
matomo/matomo
 Packagist
< 1.11
1.11
piwik/piwik
 Packagist
< 1.11
1.11

References

NVD — CVE-2013-1844 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1844
Matomo/matomo Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/matomo-org/matomo
web.archive.org/web/20130313093839/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20130313093839/http://piwik.org/blog/2013/03/piwik-1-11
Matomo/matomo Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/12/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1844?
CVE-2013-1844 is a security vulnerability in Matomo/matomo involving Piwik (now Matomo) Vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Matomo/matomo versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.11 across affected packages: matomo/matomo, piwik/piwik.
What version fixes CVE-2013-1844?
Upgrading to 1.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is matomo/matomo affected?
Yes, matomo/matomo is affected in releases prior to 1.11. Upgrade your dependency to 1.11 or later.
Is piwik/piwik affected?
Yes, piwik/piwik is affected in releases prior to 1.11. Upgrade your dependency to 1.11 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-1844?
CVE-2013-1844 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-2013-1844?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for matomo/matomo'. 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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