CVE-2017-16880: Filp/whoops Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2jjm-6whx-p8w4
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16880 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Filp/whoops libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves filp whoops cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.13.

CVE-2017-16880 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16880
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2jjm-6whx-p8w4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Filp/whoops
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-16880

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

filp/whoops fixed: 2.1.13 
Upgrade filp/whoops to 2.1.13
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 filp/whoops

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-16880, inspect your project dependencies for Filp/whoops:

inspect dependencies for filp/whoops

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Filp/whoops in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.13), 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 Filp/whoops, 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

The dump function in `Util/TemplateHelper.php` in filp whoops before 2.1.13 has a Cross-site Scripting vulnerability.

CVE-2017-16880 Affected Filp/whoops Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.13
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
filp/whoops
 Packagist
< 2.1.13
2.1.13

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16880 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16880
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/filp/whoops/commit/c16791d28d1ca3139e398145f0c6565c523c291a
Filp/whoops Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/filp/whoops

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16880?
CVE-2017-16880 is a security vulnerability in Filp/whoops involving filp whoops Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Filp/whoops versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.13 across affected packages: filp/whoops.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16880?
Upgrading to 2.1.13 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is filp/whoops affected?
Yes, filp/whoops is affected in releases prior to 2.1.13. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.13 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-16880?
CVE-2017-16880 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-16880?
CVE-2017-16880 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-2017-16880?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for filp/whoops'. 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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