CVE-2020-10235: Froxlor/froxlor Froxlor Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p29c-jpgj-v57r
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-78 CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-10235 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) froxlor arbitrary code execution vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Froxlor/froxlor libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves froxlor arbitrary code execution via the database configuration options. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.14.

CVE-2020-10235 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-10235
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p29c-jpgj-v57r
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Froxlor/froxlor
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-10235

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

froxlor/froxlor fixed: 0.10.14 
Upgrade froxlor/froxlor to 0.10.14
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 froxlor/froxlor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-10235, inspect your project dependencies for Froxlor/froxlor:

inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Froxlor/froxlor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.10.14), 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-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Froxlor/froxlor, 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

An issue was discovered in Froxlor before 0.10.14. Remote attackers with access to the installation routine could have executed arbitrary code via the database configuration options that were passed unescaped to exec, because of _backupExistingDatabase in install/lib/class.FroxlorInstall.php.

CVE-2020-10235 Affected Froxlor/froxlor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.10.14
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
froxlor/froxlor
 Packagist
< 0.10.14
0.10.14

References

NVD — CVE-2020-10235 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10235
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor/commit/62ce21c9ec393f9962515c88f0c489ace42bf656
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor/commit/7e361274c5bf687b6a42dd1871f6d75506c5d207
bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1165721
Froxlor/froxlor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor
Froxlor/froxlor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor/compare/0.10.13...0.10.14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10235?
CVE-2020-10235 is a security vulnerability in Froxlor/froxlor involving Froxlor arbitrary code execution via the database configuration options under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Froxlor/froxlor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.10.14 across affected packages: froxlor/froxlor.
What version fixes CVE-2020-10235?
Upgrading to 0.10.14 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is froxlor/froxlor affected?
Yes, froxlor/froxlor is affected in releases prior to 0.10.14. Upgrade your dependency to 0.10.14 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-10235?
CVE-2020-10235 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-10235?
CVE-2020-10235 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2020-10235?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor'. 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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