CVE-2023-1704: Pimcore/pimcore Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hfmg-g39c-5444
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-1704 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Pimcore/pimcore libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves pimcore is vulnerable to cross-site scripting in translate module. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.5.20.

CVE-2023-1704 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-1704
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hfmg-g39c-5444
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Pimcore/pimcore
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2023-1704

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

pimcore/pimcore fixed: 10.5.20 
Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to 10.5.20
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 pimcore/pimcore

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-1704, inspect your project dependencies for Pimcore/pimcore:

inspect dependencies for pimcore/pimcore

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pimcore/pimcore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 10.5.20), 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 Pimcore/pimcore, 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

### Impact This vulnerability has the potential to steal a user's cookie and gain unauthorized access to that user's account through the stolen cookie or redirect users to other malicious sites. ### Patches Update to version 10.5.20 or apply this patch manually https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/14732.patch ### Workarounds Apply https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/14732.patch manually. ### References https://huntr.dev/bounties/84419c7b-ae29-401b-bdfd-5d0c498d320f/

CVE-2023-1704 Affected Pimcore/pimcore Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
10.5.20
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pimcore/pimcore
 Packagist
< 10.5.20
10.5.20

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-hfmg-g39c-5444
NVD — CVE-2023-1704 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1704
Pimcore/pimcore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/pull/14732.patch
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/295f5e8d108b68198e36399bea0f69598eb108a0
Pimcore/pimcore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore
huntr.dev/bounties/84419c7b-a... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/84419c7b-ae29-401b-bdfd-5d0c498d320f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1704?
CVE-2023-1704 is a security vulnerability in Pimcore/pimcore involving pimcore is vulnerable to cross-site scripting in translate module under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Pimcore/pimcore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 10.5.20 across affected packages: pimcore/pimcore.
What version fixes CVE-2023-1704?
Upgrading to 10.5.20 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pimcore/pimcore affected?
Yes, pimcore/pimcore is affected in releases prior to 10.5.20. Upgrade your dependency to 10.5.20 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-1704?
CVE-2023-1704 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-2023-1704?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for pimcore/pimcore'. 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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