CVE-2017-8762: Genix/cms Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2017-8762?

CVE-2017-8762 is a security vulnerability in Genix/cms involving GeniXCMS Cross-site Scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Q: Which Genix/cms versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.1 across affected packages: genix/cms.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2017-8762?

Upgrading to 1.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is genix/cms affected?

Yes, genix/cms is affected in releases prior to 1.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.1 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8762?

CVE-2017-8762 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-8762?

CVE-2017-8762 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.).

Q: How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-8762?

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.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4399-46r4-5rmv

CVSS 5.4

CWE-79

Published 2022-05-17

Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-8762 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Genix/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves genixcms cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.1.

CVE-2017-8762 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-8762

GHSA Identifier GHSA-4399-46r4-5rmv

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4

CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Affected Product Genix/cms

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2022-05-17

Last Updated 2024-04-25

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required Low (PR:L)

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-2017-8762

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: 1.1.1

Upgrade genix/cms to 1.1.1

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-2017-8762, 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 1.1.1), 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 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 has XSS triggered by an authenticated user who submits a page, as demonstrated by a crafted oncut attribute in a B element.

CVE-2017-8762 Affected Genix/cms Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

1.1.1

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
genix/cms	Packagist	< 1.1.1	1.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2017-8762 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8762

Genix/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/73

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/commit/5a128e830fa4a830137d03842c8e8bb22107cadf

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/commit/e75e7447455da89a0cab965ba46f91f38cfd62d2

Genix/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/GeniXCMS/GeniXCMS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8762?

CVE-2017-8762 is a security vulnerability in Genix/cms involving GeniXCMS Cross-site Scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Which Genix/cms versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.1 across affected packages: genix/cms.

What version fixes CVE-2017-8762?

Upgrading to 1.1.1 (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 1.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.1 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8762?

CVE-2017-8762 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-8762?

CVE-2017-8762 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-2017-8762?

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.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-4399-46r4-5rmv",
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  }, {
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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/commit/e75e7447455da89a0cab965ba46f91f38cfd62d2"
  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/GeniXCMS/GeniXCMS"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
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  }
}

CVSS V3

5.4 MODERATE