CVE-2023-24230: Getformwork/formwork Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fvrh-wrpf-6q7h
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-24230 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Getformwork/formwork libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves formwork cross-site scripting (xss) from page title field. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.13.0.

CVE-2023-24230 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-24230
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fvrh-wrpf-6q7h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Getformwork/formwork
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

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:L/I:L/A:N).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-24230

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

getformwork/formwork fixed: 1.13.0 
Upgrade getformwork/formwork to 1.13.0
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 getformwork/formwork

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-24230, inspect your project dependencies for Getformwork/formwork:

inspect dependencies for getformwork/formwork

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Getformwork/formwork in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.13.0), 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 Getformwork/formwork, 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

### Description A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Formwork v1.12.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Page title field. Only users with access to Administration Panel with page editing permission can inject raw HTML in the Page title field. ### Patched versions This vulnerability has been patched in [Formwork 1.13.0](https://github.com/getformwork/formwork/releases/tag/1.13.0).

CVE-2023-24230 Affected Getformwork/formwork Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.13.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
getformwork/formwork
 Packagist
< 1.13.0
1.13.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-24230 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24230
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/getformwork/formwork/commit/8781ee17ca9b9b7b0b57e090e7f2ba1b27dc1415
Getformwork/formwork Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/getformwork/formwork
medium.com/@0x2bit/formwork-1-... WEB
https://medium.com/@0x2bit/formwork-1-12-1-stored-xss-vulnerability-at-page-title-b6efba27891a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24230?
CVE-2023-24230 is a security vulnerability in Getformwork/formwork involving Formwork Cross-site Scripting (XSS) from Page title field under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Getformwork/formwork versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.13.0 across affected packages: getformwork/formwork.
What version fixes CVE-2023-24230?
Upgrading to 1.13.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is getformwork/formwork affected?
Yes, getformwork/formwork is affected in releases prior to 1.13.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.13.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24230?
CVE-2023-24230 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-24230?
CVE-2023-24230 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-2023-24230?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for getformwork/formwork'. 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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