CVE-2023-35783: Tpwd/ke search Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f4m6-x2xj-jc7w
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-35783 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Tpwd/ke search libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves ke_search (aka faceted search) vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.2, 4.6.6, 4.0.3.

CVE-2023-35783 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-35783
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f4m6-x2xj-jc7w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Tpwd/ke search
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-35783

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

tpwd/ke_search fixed: 5.0.2 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 5.0.2
tpwd/ke_search fixed: 4.6.6 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 4.6.6
tpwd/ke_search fixed: 4.0.3 
Upgrade tpwd/ke_search to 4.0.3
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 tpwd/ke_search

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-35783, inspect your project dependencies for Tpwd/ke search:

inspect dependencies for tpwd/ke_search

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Tpwd/ke search in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.0.2), 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 Tpwd/ke search, 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

The ke_search (aka Faceted Search) extension before 4.0.3, 4.1.x through 4.6.x before 4.6.6, and 5.x before 5.0.2 for TYPO3 allows XSS via indexed data.

CVE-2023-35783 Affected Tpwd/ke search Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.0.24.6.64.0.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.0.2
5.0.2
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.6.6
4.6.6
tpwd/ke_search
 Packagist
< 4.0.3
4.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-35783 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35783
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/tpwd/ke_search/commit/14fa0703c2469e04eb398be4ae6268ec6ad6e720
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/tpwd/ke_search/commit/b0f05d7e7e207bc0d5051bd96f3ff43c5c3658c6
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/tpwd/ke_search/commit/d81a1f2f3dcb612220d505b495bc2851b87f6f74
Tpwd/ke search Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/tpwd/ke_search/CVE-2023-35783.yaml
Tpwd/ke search Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tpwd/ke_search
Tpwd/ke search Security Information SECURITY
https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-ext-sa-2023-004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35783?
CVE-2023-35783 is a security vulnerability in Tpwd/ke search involving ke_search (aka Faceted Search) vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Tpwd/ke search versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.2, 4.6.6, 4.0.3 across affected packages: tpwd/ke_search.
What version fixes CVE-2023-35783?
Upgrading to 5.0.2, 4.6.6, 4.0.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tpwd/ke_search affected?
Yes, tpwd/ke_search is affected in releases prior to 5.0.2, 4.6.6, 4.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 5.0.2, 4.6.6, 4.0.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-35783?
CVE-2023-35783 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-35783?
CVE-2023-35783 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-2023-35783?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for tpwd/ke_search'. 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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