CVE-2023-4913: Cecil/cecil Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2023-4913?

CVE-2023-4913 is a security vulnerability in Cecil/cecil involving Cecil Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Q: Which Cecil/cecil versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 7.47.1 across affected packages: cecil/cecil.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2023-4913?

Upgrading to 7.47.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is cecil/cecil affected?

Yes, cecil/cecil is affected in releases prior to 7.47.1. Upgrade your dependency to 7.47.1 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4913?

CVE-2023-4913 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-4913?

CVE-2023-4913 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.).

Q: How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-4913?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for cecil/cecil'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p9q8-7x22-5x77

CVSS 6.1

CWE-79

Published 2023-09-12

Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-4913 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Cecil/cecil libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cecil cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.47.1.

CVE-2023-4913 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-4913

GHSA Identifier GHSA-p9q8-7x22-5x77

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1

CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Affected Product Cecil/cecil

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2023-09-12

Last Updated 2023-09-14

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

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-2023-4913

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

cecil/cecil fixed: 7.47.1

Upgrade cecil/cecil to 7.47.1

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 cecil/cecil

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-4913, inspect your project dependencies for Cecil/cecil:

inspect dependencies for cecil/cecil

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cecil/cecil in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.47.1), 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-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 Cecil/cecil, 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 Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository cecilapp/cecil prior to 7.47.1.

CVE-2023-4913 Affected Cecil/cecil Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

7.47.1

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
cecil/cecil	Packagist	< 7.47.1	7.47.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-4913 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4913

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/cecilapp/cecil/commit/00dc79f10ce723034b7140d79f4ac731d1d902eb

Cecil/cecil Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/cecilapp/cecil

huntr.dev/bounties/d2a9ec4d-1... WEB

https://huntr.dev/bounties/d2a9ec4d-1b4b-470b-87da-ec069f5925ae

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4913?

CVE-2023-4913 is a security vulnerability in Cecil/cecil involving Cecil Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Which Cecil/cecil versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 7.47.1 across affected packages: cecil/cecil.

What version fixes CVE-2023-4913?

Upgrading to 7.47.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is cecil/cecil affected?

Yes, cecil/cecil is affected in releases prior to 7.47.1. Upgrade your dependency to 7.47.1 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4913?

CVE-2023-4913 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-4913?

CVE-2023-4913 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-2023-4913?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for cecil/cecil'. 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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CVSS V3

6.1 MODERATE