CVE-2023-37473: Zenstruck/collection :find() And Query() Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7xr2-8ff7-6fjq
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CVSS 8.5
CWE-74
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-37473 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.5) :find() and query() vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Zenstruck/collection libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves :find() and query(). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.2.1.

CVE-2023-37473 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-37473
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7xr2-8ff7-6fjq
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.5
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product Zenstruck/collection
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-37473

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

zenstruck/collection fixed: 0.2.1 
Upgrade zenstruck/collection to 0.2.1
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 zenstruck/collection

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-37473, inspect your project dependencies for Zenstruck/collection:

inspect dependencies for zenstruck/collection

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zenstruck/collection in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.2.1), 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. In Zenstruck/collection, 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 Passing _callable strings_ (ie `system`) caused the function to be executed. ### Patches Fixed in [v0.2.1](https://github.com/zenstruck/collection/releases/tag/v0.2.1). ### Workarounds Do not allow passing user strings to `EntityRepository::find()` or `query()`. ### References [Fix commit](https://github.com/zenstruck/collection/commit/f4b1c488206e1b1581b06fcd331686846f13f19c).

CVE-2023-37473 Affected Zenstruck/collection Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.2.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
zenstruck/collection
 Packagist
< 0.2.1
0.2.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/zenstruck/collection/security/advisories/GHSA-7xr2-8ff7-6fjq
NVD — CVE-2023-37473 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37473
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/zenstruck/collection/commit/f4b1c488206e1b1581b06fcd331686846f13f19c
Zenstruck/collection Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zenstruck/collection
Zenstruck/collection Release RELEASE
https://github.com/zenstruck/collection/releases/tag/v0.2.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37473?
CVE-2023-37473 is a security vulnerability in Zenstruck/collection involving :find() and query() under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which Zenstruck/collection versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.2.1 across affected packages: zenstruck/collection.
What version fixes CVE-2023-37473?
Upgrading to 0.2.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zenstruck/collection affected?
Yes, zenstruck/collection is affected in releases prior to 0.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.2.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37473?
CVE-2023-37473 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-37473?
CVE-2023-37473 is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-37473?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for zenstruck/collection'. 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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