CVE-2017-8388: Genix/cms GeniXCMS Mailbox Validation Logic Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-559c-w54x-8342
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CVSS 5.3
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-8388 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) genixcms mailbox validation logic vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Genix/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves genixcms mailbox validation logic vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.0.

CVE-2017-8388 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-8388
GHSA Identifier GHSA-559c-w54x-8342
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Genix/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

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:L/A:N).

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 Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-8388

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-2017-8388, 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 General Security Weakness. 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 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the alertDanger MSG_USER_EMAIL_EXIST protection mechanism via a register.php?act=edit&id=1 request.

CVE-2017-8388 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-2017-8388 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8388
Genix/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/72
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/commit/e0ad60b2bb967fa3f63c35b92afe84c5f3b31009
Genix/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/GeniXCMS/GeniXCMS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8388?
CVE-2017-8388 is a security vulnerability in Genix/cms involving GeniXCMS Mailbox validation logic vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Genix/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.0 across affected packages: genix/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2017-8388?
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-2017-8388?
CVE-2017-8388 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:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-8388?
CVE-2017-8388 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-8388?
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.
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