CVE-2023-5864: Thorsten/phpmyfaq Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2023-5864?

CVE-2023-5864 is a security vulnerability in Thorsten/phpmyfaq involving phpMyFAQ Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Q: Which Thorsten/phpmyfaq versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.1 across affected packages: thorsten/phpmyfaq.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2023-5864?

Upgrading to 3.2.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is thorsten/phpmyfaq affected?

Yes, thorsten/phpmyfaq is affected in releases prior to 3.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.1 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5864?

CVE-2023-5864 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-5864?

CVE-2023-5864 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-2023-5864?

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

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g5hp-328h-jj98

CVSS 7.4

CWE-79

Published 2023-10-31

Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-5864 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Thorsten/phpmyfaq libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyfaq cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.1.

CVE-2023-5864 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-5864

GHSA Identifier GHSA-g5hp-328h-jj98

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.4

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

Affected Product Thorsten/phpmyfaq

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2023-10-31

Last Updated 2023-11-01

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Physical (AV:P)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

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-2023-5864

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

thorsten/phpmyfaq fixed: 3.2.1

Upgrade thorsten/phpmyfaq to 3.2.1

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 thorsten/phpmyfaq

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-5864, inspect your project dependencies for Thorsten/phpmyfaq:

inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Thorsten/phpmyfaq in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2.1), 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-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 Thorsten/phpmyfaq, 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) - Stored in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.2.1.

CVE-2023-5864 Affected Thorsten/phpmyfaq Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

3.2.1

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
thorsten/phpmyfaq	Packagist	< 3.2.1	3.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-5864 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5864

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/b3e5a053b59dcc072d76a55d6ce0311ea30174fa

Thorsten/phpmyfaq Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq

huntr.com/bounties/e4b0e8f4-5... WEB

https://huntr.com/bounties/e4b0e8f4-5e06-49d1-832f-5756573623ad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5864?

CVE-2023-5864 is a security vulnerability in Thorsten/phpmyfaq involving phpMyFAQ Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Which Thorsten/phpmyfaq versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.1 across affected packages: thorsten/phpmyfaq.

What version fixes CVE-2023-5864?

Upgrading to 3.2.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is thorsten/phpmyfaq affected?

Yes, thorsten/phpmyfaq is affected in releases prior to 3.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.1 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5864?

CVE-2023-5864 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-5864?

CVE-2023-5864 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-2023-5864?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq'. 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

7.4 HIGH