CVE-2019-16130: Yii2mod/yii2 cms Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rfh8-25h9-mhgf
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-16130 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Yii2mod/yii2 cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in yii2-cms. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.9.2.

CVE-2019-16130 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-16130
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rfh8-25h9-mhgf
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 Yii2mod/yii2 cms
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-2019-16130

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Yii2mod/yii2 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.

yii2mod/yii2-cms fixed: 1.9.2 
Upgrade yii2mod/yii2-cms to 1.9.2
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 yii2mod/yii2-cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2019-16130, inspect your project dependencies for Yii2mod/yii2 cms:

inspect dependencies for yii2mod/yii2-cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Yii2mod/yii2 cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.9.2), 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 Yii2mod/yii2 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

YII2-CMS v1.0 has XSS in protected\core\modules\home\models\Contact.php via a name field to /contact.html.

CVE-2019-16130 Affected Yii2mod/yii2 cms Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.9.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
yii2mod/yii2-cms
 Packagist
< 1.9.2
1.9.2

References

NVD — CVE-2019-16130 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16130
Yii2mod/yii2 cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/weison-tech/yii2-cms/issues/2
www.iwantacve.cn/index.php/archives/... WEB
http://www.iwantacve.cn/index.php/archives/277

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16130?
CVE-2019-16130 is a security vulnerability in Yii2mod/yii2 cms involving Cross-site Scripting in YII2-CMS under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Yii2mod/yii2 cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.9.2 across affected packages: yii2mod/yii2-cms.
What version fixes CVE-2019-16130?
Upgrading to 1.9.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is yii2mod/yii2-cms affected?
Yes, yii2mod/yii2-cms is affected in releases prior to 1.9.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.9.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16130?
CVE-2019-16130 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-2019-16130?
CVE-2019-16130 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-2019-16130?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for yii2mod/yii2-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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