CVE-2023-23927: Craftcms/cms Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qcrj-6ffc-v7hq
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-23927 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Craftcms/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves craft cms stored cross-site scripting injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.7, 3.7.64.

CVE-2023-23927 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-23927
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qcrj-6ffc-v7hq
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 Craftcms/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-2023-23927

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Craftcms/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.

craftcms/cms fixed: 4.3.7 
Upgrade craftcms/cms to 4.3.7
craftcms/cms fixed: 3.7.64 
Upgrade craftcms/cms to 3.7.64
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 craftcms/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-23927, inspect your project dependencies for Craftcms/cms:

inspect dependencies for craftcms/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Craftcms/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.3.7), 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 Craftcms/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

### Summary _When you insert a payload inside a label name or instruction of an entry type, an XSS happens in the quick post widget on the admin dashboard._ ### PoC [_Complete instructions, including specific configuration details, to reproduce the vulnerability._](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/53917092/215604129-d5b75608-5a24-4eb3-906f-55b192310298.mp4) ### Impact Tested with the free version of Craft CMS 4.3.6.1

CVE-2023-23927 Affected Craftcms/cms Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.73.7.64
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
craftcms/cms
 Packagist
≥ 4.0.0-RC1
< 4.3.7
4.3.7
craftcms/cms
 Packagist
≥ 3.7.24
< 3.7.64
3.7.64

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-qcrj-6ffc-v7hq
NVD — CVE-2023-23927 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23927
Craftcms/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/craftcms/cms
Craftcms/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.md#437---2023-02-03
user-images.githubusercontent.com/53917092/215604129-... WEB
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/53917092/215604129-d5b75608-5a24-4eb3-906f-55b192310298.mp4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23927?
CVE-2023-23927 is a security vulnerability in Craftcms/cms involving Craft CMS Stored Cross-site Scripting Injection Vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Craftcms/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.7, 3.7.64 across affected packages: craftcms/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2023-23927?
Upgrading to 4.3.7, 3.7.64 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is craftcms/cms affected?
Yes, craftcms/cms is affected in releases prior to 4.3.7, 3.7.64. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.7, 3.7.64 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23927?
CVE-2023-23927 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-2023-23927?
CVE-2023-23927 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-2023-23927?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for craftcms/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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