CVE-2022-3608: Thorsten/phpmyfaq Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6rj8-9cm9-6gff
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CVSS 8.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3608 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Thorsten/phpmyfaq libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyfaq vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.0-alpha.

CVE-2022-3608 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3608
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6rj8-9cm9-6gff
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Thorsten/phpmyfaq
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.4

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-3608

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

thorsten/phpmyfaq fixed: 3.2.0-alpha 
Upgrade thorsten/phpmyfaq to 3.2.0-alpha
phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq fixed: 3.2.0-alpha 
Upgrade phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq to 3.2.0-alpha
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 thorsten/phpmyfaq

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-3608, inspect your project dependencies for Thorsten/phpmyfaq:

inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Thorsten/phpmyfaq in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2.0-alpha), 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 Thorsten/phpmyfaq, 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

phpMyFAQ versions 3.1.7 and prior are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). A patch is available on the `main` branch of the repository and anticipated to be part of version 3.2.0-alpha.

CVE-2022-3608 Affected Thorsten/phpmyfaq Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2.0-alpha
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
thorsten/phpmyfaq
 Packagist
< 3.2.0-alpha
3.2.0-alpha
phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq
 Packagist
< 3.2.0-alpha
3.2.0-alpha

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3608 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3608
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/37123edd50f854bd141e6fbe65221af2d5cf2677
Thorsten/phpmyfaq Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ
huntr.dev/bounties/8f0f3635-9... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8f0f3635-9d81-4c55-9826-2ba955c3a850

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3608?
CVE-2022-3608 is a security vulnerability in Thorsten/phpmyfaq involving phpMyFAQ vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Thorsten/phpmyfaq versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.0-alpha across affected packages: thorsten/phpmyfaq, phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3608?
Upgrading to 3.2.0-alpha (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is thorsten/phpmyfaq affected?
Yes, thorsten/phpmyfaq is affected in releases prior to 3.2.0-alpha. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.0-alpha or later.
Is phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq affected?
Yes, phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq is affected in releases prior to 3.2.0-alpha. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.0-alpha or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3608?
CVE-2022-3608 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-3608?
CVE-2022-3608 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-2022-3608?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq'. 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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