CVE-2021-4308: Webpa/webpa SQL Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mjgw-f2c4-f8qj
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-4308 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Webpa/webpa libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves webpa sql injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.2.

CVE-2021-4308 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-4308
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mjgw-f2c4-f8qj
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Webpa/webpa
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2021-4308

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

webpa/webpa fixed: 3.1.2 
Upgrade webpa/webpa to 3.1.2
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 webpa/webpa

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2021-4308, inspect your project dependencies for Webpa/webpa:

inspect dependencies for webpa/webpa

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Webpa/webpa in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.2), 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Webpa/webpa, 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 vulnerability was found in WebPA up to 3.1.1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to sql injection. Upgrading to version 3.1.2 can to address this issue. The name of the patch is 8836c4f549181e885a68e0e7ca561fdbcbd04bf0. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217637 was assigned to this vulnerability.

CVE-2021-4308 Affected Webpa/webpa Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
webpa/webpa
 Packagist
< 3.1.2
3.1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2021-4308 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4308
Webpa/webpa Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/WebPA/WebPA/pull/87
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/WebPA/WebPA/commit/8836c4f549181e885a68e0e7ca561fdbcbd04bf0
Webpa/webpa Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/WebPA/WebPA
Webpa/webpa Release RELEASE
https://github.com/WebPA/WebPA/releases/tag/v3.1.2
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217637
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.217637

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4308?
CVE-2021-4308 is a security vulnerability in Webpa/webpa involving WebPA SQL Injection vulnerability under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Webpa/webpa versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.2 across affected packages: webpa/webpa.
What version fixes CVE-2021-4308?
Upgrading to 3.1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is webpa/webpa affected?
Yes, webpa/webpa is affected in releases prior to 3.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-4308?
CVE-2021-4308 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-4308?
CVE-2021-4308 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2021-4308?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for webpa/webpa'. 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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