CVE-2017-7204: Imdbphp/imdbphp Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8jxq-gpmr-h4g4
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-7204 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Imdbphp/imdbphp libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves imdbphp cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.2.0.

CVE-2017-7204 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-7204
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8jxq-gpmr-h4g4
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 Imdbphp/imdbphp
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-2017-7204

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

imdbphp/imdbphp fixed: 5.2.0 
Upgrade imdbphp/imdbphp to 5.2.0
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 imdbphp/imdbphp

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-7204, inspect your project dependencies for Imdbphp/imdbphp:

inspect dependencies for imdbphp/imdbphp

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Imdbphp/imdbphp in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.2.0), 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-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 Imdbphp/imdbphp, 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 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) was discovered in imdbphp 5.1.1. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data (name) passed to the "imdbphp-master/demo/search.php" URL. An attacker could execute arbitrary HTML and script code in a browser in the context of the vulnerable website.

CVE-2017-7204 Affected Imdbphp/imdbphp Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
imdbphp/imdbphp
 Packagist
< 5.2.0
5.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-7204 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7204
Imdbphp/imdbphp Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tboothman/imdbphp/issues/88
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/tboothman/imdbphp/commit/5875c75c6ca6a53dc4faaaeca973150d380e88e2
Imdbphp/imdbphp Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tboothman/imdbphp
Imdbphp/imdbphp Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7204?
CVE-2017-7204 is a security vulnerability in Imdbphp/imdbphp involving imdbphp Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Imdbphp/imdbphp versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.2.0 across affected packages: imdbphp/imdbphp.
What version fixes CVE-2017-7204?
Upgrading to 5.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is imdbphp/imdbphp affected?
Yes, imdbphp/imdbphp is affected in releases prior to 5.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7204?
CVE-2017-7204 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-2017-7204?
CVE-2017-7204 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-2017-7204?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for imdbphp/imdbphp'. 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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