CVE-2017-20175: Mediawiki/matomo Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hc67-v29c-7g78
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-20175 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Mediawiki/matomo libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in daschtour matomo-mediawiki-extension. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.3.

CVE-2017-20175 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-20175
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hc67-v29c-7g78
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 Mediawiki/matomo
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-2017-20175

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mediawiki/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.

mediawiki/matomo fixed: 2.4.3 
Upgrade mediawiki/matomo to 2.4.3
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 mediawiki/matomo

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-20175, inspect your project dependencies for Mediawiki/matomo:

inspect dependencies for mediawiki/matomo

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mediawiki/matomo in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.3), 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 Mediawiki/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

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in DaSchTour matomo-mediawiki-extension up to 2.4.2. This affects an unknown part of the file Piwik.hooks.php of the component Username Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.4.3 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 681324e4f518a8af4bd1f93867074c728eb9923d. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-220203.

CVE-2017-20175 Affected Mediawiki/matomo Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mediawiki/matomo
 Packagist
< 2.4.3
2.4.3

References

NVD — CVE-2017-20175 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20175
Mediawiki/matomo Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/DaSchTour/matomo-mediawiki-extension/pull/17
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/DaSchTour/matomo-mediawiki-extension/commit/681324e4f518a8af4bd1f93867074c728eb9923d
Mediawiki/matomo Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/DaSchTour/matomo-mediawiki-extension
Mediawiki/matomo Release RELEASE
https://github.com/DaSchTour/matomo-mediawiki-extension/releases/tag/v2.4.3
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.220203
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.220203

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-20175?
CVE-2017-20175 is a security vulnerability in Mediawiki/matomo involving Cross-site Scripting in DaSchTour matomo-mediawiki-extension under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Mediawiki/matomo versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.3 across affected packages: mediawiki/matomo.
What version fixes CVE-2017-20175?
Upgrading to 2.4.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mediawiki/matomo affected?
Yes, mediawiki/matomo is affected in releases prior to 2.4.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20175?
CVE-2017-20175 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-2017-20175?
CVE-2017-20175 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-2017-20175?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mediawiki/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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