CVE-2014-6296: Web tp3/wec map Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mqhg-c7w9-w3cv
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-6296 is a LOW cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Web tp3/wec map libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves wec map (wec_map) extension for typo3 allows cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.3.

CVE-2014-6296 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-6296
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mqhg-c7w9-w3cv
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 Web tp3/wec map
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-6296

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Web tp3/wec map dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

web-tp3/wec_map fixed: 3.0.3 
Upgrade web-tp3/wec_map to 3.0.3
jbartels/wec-map fixed: 3.0.3 
Upgrade jbartels/wec-map to 3.0.3
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 web-tp3/wec_map

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-6296, inspect your project dependencies for Web tp3/wec map:

inspect dependencies for web-tp3/wec_map

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Web tp3/wec map in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.3), 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 Web tp3/wec map, 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 the WEC Map (wec_map) extension before 3.0.3 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2014-6296 Affected Web tp3/wec map Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
web-tp3/wec_map
 Packagist
< 3.0.3
3.0.3
jbartels/wec-map
 Packagist
< 3.0.3
3.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2014-6296 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-6296
Web tp3/wec map Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2014-002
typo3.org/extensions/reposito... WEB
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/wec_map

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6296?
CVE-2014-6296 is a security vulnerability in Web tp3/wec map involving WEC Map (wec_map) extension for TYPO3 allows Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Web tp3/wec map versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.3 across affected packages: web-tp3/wec_map, jbartels/wec-map.
What version fixes CVE-2014-6296?
Upgrading to 3.0.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is web-tp3/wec_map affected?
Yes, web-tp3/wec_map is affected in releases prior to 3.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.3 or later.
Is jbartels/wec-map affected?
Yes, jbartels/wec-map is affected in releases prior to 3.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-6296?
CVE-2014-6296 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-2014-6296?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for web-tp3/wec_map'. 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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