CVE-2023-3302: Admidio/admidio Admidio Improper Neutralization Of Formula Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hm75-8w6h-4f8f
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CVSS 7.3
CWE-1236
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-3302 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) admidio improper neutralization of formula vulnerability (CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File) affecting Admidio/admidio libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves admidio improper neutralization of formula elements in a csv file vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.2.9.

CVE-2023-3302 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-3302
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hm75-8w6h-4f8f
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Affected Product Admidio/admidio
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-3302

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

admidio/admidio fixed: 4.2.9 
Upgrade admidio/admidio to 4.2.9
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 admidio/admidio

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-3302, inspect your project dependencies for Admidio/admidio:

inspect dependencies for admidio/admidio

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Admidio/admidio in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.2.9), 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-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File, where the product saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value (csv) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product. In Admidio/admidio, 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

Admidio prior to 4.2.9 is vulnerable toImproper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File.

CVE-2023-3302 Affected Admidio/admidio Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.2.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
admidio/admidio
 Packagist
< 4.2.9
4.2.9

References

NVD — CVE-2023-3302 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3302
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/admidio/admidio/commit/c87a7074a1a73c4851263060afd76aa4d5b6415f
Admidio/admidio Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/admidio/admidio
huntr.dev/bounties/5e18619f-8... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/5e18619f-8379-464a-aad2-65883bb4e81a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3302?
CVE-2023-3302 is a security vulnerability in Admidio/admidio involving Admidio Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability under CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File.
Which Admidio/admidio versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.2.9 across affected packages: admidio/admidio.
What version fixes CVE-2023-3302?
Upgrading to 4.2.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is admidio/admidio affected?
Yes, admidio/admidio is affected in releases prior to 4.2.9. Upgrade your dependency to 4.2.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3302?
CVE-2023-3302 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-3302?
CVE-2023-3302 is classified under CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File (The product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-3302?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for admidio/admidio'. 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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