CVE-2017-20164: Symbiote/silverstripe seed Symbiote Seed Open Redirect Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wm32-3r4m-jvcc
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-20164 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) symbiote seed open redirect vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Symbiote/silverstripe seed libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves symbiote seed open redirect vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.3.

CVE-2017-20164 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-20164
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wm32-3r4m-jvcc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Symbiote/silverstripe seed
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:3.1/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-2017-20164

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

symbiote/silverstripe-seed fixed: 6.0.3 
Upgrade symbiote/silverstripe-seed to 6.0.3
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 symbiote/silverstripe-seed

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-20164, inspect your project dependencies for Symbiote/silverstripe seed:

inspect dependencies for symbiote/silverstripe-seed

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Symbiote/silverstripe seed in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.0.3), 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Symbiote/silverstripe seed, 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

A vulnerability was found in Symbiote Seed up to 6.0.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function `onBeforeSecurityLogin` of the file `code/extensions/SecurityLoginExtension.php` of the component `Login`. The manipulation of the argument URL leads to open redirect. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 6.0.3 can address this issue. The name of the patch is b065ebd82da53009d273aa7e989191f701485244. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-217626 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

CVE-2017-20164 Affected Symbiote/silverstripe seed Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
symbiote/silverstripe-seed
 Packagist
< 6.0.3
6.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2017-20164 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20164
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/symbiote/silverstripe-seed/commit/b065ebd82da53009d273aa7e989191f701485244
Symbiote/silverstripe seed Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/symbiote/silverstripe-seed
Symbiote/silverstripe seed Release RELEASE
https://github.com/symbiote/silverstripe-seed/releases/tag/6.0.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-20164?
CVE-2017-20164 is a security vulnerability in Symbiote/silverstripe seed involving Symbiote Seed Open Redirect vulnerability under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Symbiote/silverstripe seed versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.3 across affected packages: symbiote/silverstripe-seed.
What version fixes CVE-2017-20164?
Upgrading to 6.0.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is symbiote/silverstripe-seed affected?
Yes, symbiote/silverstripe-seed is affected in releases prior to 6.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20164?
CVE-2017-20164 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-20164?
CVE-2017-20164 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-20164?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for symbiote/silverstripe-seed'. 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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