CVE-2017-14231: Genix/cms Denial of Service Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2017-14231?

CVE-2017-14231 is a security vulnerability in Genix/cms involving GeniXCMS denial of service (account blockage) under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.

Q: Which Genix/cms versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.0 across affected packages: genix/cms.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2017-14231?

Upgrading to 1.1.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is genix/cms affected?

Yes, genix/cms is affected in releases prior to 1.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.0 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-14231?

CVE-2017-14231 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-14231?

CVE-2017-14231 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).

Q: How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-14231?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for genix/cms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2m9r-pm7q-wr6f

CVSS 5.3

CWE-20

Published 2022-05-17

Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-14231 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Genix/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves genixcms denial of service (account blockage). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.0.

CVE-2017-14231 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-14231

GHSA Identifier GHSA-2m9r-pm7q-wr6f

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3

CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Affected Product Genix/cms

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2022-05-17

Last Updated 2024-04-25

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality None (C:N)

Integrity None (I:N)

Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2017-14231

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Genix/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.

genix/cms fixed: 1.1.0

Upgrade genix/cms to 1.1.0

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 genix/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-14231, inspect your project dependencies for Genix/cms:

inspect dependencies for genix/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Genix/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.0), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Genix/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

GeniXCMS before 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (account blockage) by leveraging the mishandling of certain username substring relationships, such as the admin<script> username versus the admin username, related to register.php, User.class.php, and Type.class.php.

CVE-2017-14231 Affected Genix/cms Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

1.1.0

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
genix/cms	Packagist	< 1.1.0	1.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-14231 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14231

Genix/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/78

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/commit/e0ad60b2bb967fa3f63c35b92afe84c5f3b31009

Genix/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/GeniXCMS/GeniXCMS

Genix/cms Release RELEASE

https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/releases/tag/v1.1.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14231?

CVE-2017-14231 is a security vulnerability in Genix/cms involving GeniXCMS denial of service (account blockage) under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.

Which Genix/cms versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.0 across affected packages: genix/cms.

What version fixes CVE-2017-14231?

Upgrading to 1.1.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is genix/cms affected?

Yes, genix/cms is affected in releases prior to 1.1.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.0 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-14231?

CVE-2017-14231 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-14231?

CVE-2017-14231 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).

How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-14231?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for genix/cms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-2m9r-pm7q-wr6f",
  "modified" : "2024-04-25T21:27:59Z",
  "published" : "2022-05-17T00:53:05Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2017-14231" ],
  "summary" : "GeniXCMS denial of service (account blockage)",
  "details" : "GeniXCMS before 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (account blockage) by leveraging the mishandling of certain username substring relationships, such as the admin<script> username versus the admin username, related to register.php, User.class.php, and Type.class.php.",
  "severity" : [ {
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    "score" : "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L"
  } ],
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      "name" : "genix/cms"
    },
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      }, {
        "fixed" : "1.1.0"
      } ]
    } ]
  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "ADVISORY",
    "url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14231"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/78"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/commit/e0ad60b2bb967fa3f63c35b92afe84c5f3b31009"
  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/GeniXCMS/GeniXCMS"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/releases/tag/v1.1.0"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-20" ],
    "severity" : "MODERATE",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2024-04-25T21:27:59Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2017-09-10T07:29:00Z"
  }
}

CVSS V3

5.3 MODERATE