CVE-2023-49006: Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo Phpsysinfo Cross Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-67gv-xrw7-p72w
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-49006 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) phpsysinfo cross site request forgery vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpsysinfo cross site request forgery (csrf) vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.4.3.

CVE-2023-49006 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-49006
GHSA Identifier GHSA-67gv-xrw7-p72w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-49006

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

phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo fixed: 3.4.3 
Upgrade phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo to 3.4.3
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 phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-49006, inspect your project dependencies for Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo:

inspect dependencies for phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.4.3), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo, 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

Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Phpsysinfo version 3.4.3 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted page in the XML.php file. Phpsysinfo 3.4.3 disables the functionality by default but the users may enable the vulnerable functionality.

CVE-2023-49006 Affected Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.4.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo
 Packagist
< 3.4.3
3.4.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-49006 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49006
Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Hebing123/cve/issues/5
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo/commit/4f2cee505e4f2e9b369a321063ff2c5e0c34ba45
Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo
huntr.com/bounties/ca6d669f-f... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/ca6d669f-fd82-4188-aae2-69e08740d982

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49006?
CVE-2023-49006 is a security vulnerability in Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo involving Phpsysinfo Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.4.3 across affected packages: phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo.
What version fixes CVE-2023-49006?
Upgrading to 3.4.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo affected?
Yes, phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo is affected in releases prior to 3.4.3. Upgrade your dependency to 3.4.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49006?
CVE-2023-49006 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-49006?
CVE-2023-49006 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-49006?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for phpsysinfo/phpsysinfo'. 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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