GHSA-97jm-g33h-f46g silverstripe/framework ReadOnly transformation for formfields exploitable

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Reflected XSS in SilverStripe readonly form fields allows attackers to execute scripts via crafted URLs when form validation errors occur.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is GHSA-97jm-g33h-f46g?

GHSA-97jm-g33h-f46g is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in silverstripe/framework, published on 23 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Form fields returning isReadonly() as true are vulnerable to reflected XSS injections. This includes ReadonlyField, LookupField, HTMLReadonlyField, as well as special purpose fields like TimeField_Readonly. Values submitted to through these form fields are not filtered out from the form session data, and might be shown to the user depending on the form behaviour. For example, form validation errors cause the form to re-render with previously submitted values by default.

SilverStripe forms automatically load values from request data (GET and POST), which enables malicious use of URLs if your form uses these fields and doesn't overwrite data on form construction.

Readonly and disabled form fields are already filtered out in Form->saveInto(), so maliciously submitted data on these fields doesn't make it into the database unless you are accessing form values directly in your saving logic.

Which versions are affected by GHSA-97jm-g33h-f46g?

8 open source packages ship an affected version, including silverstripe/framework.

PackageAffectedFixed in
silverstripe/framework PackagistAll versions3.1.21
silverstripe/framework PackagistAll versions3.1.21
silverstripe/framework PackagistFrom 3.2.03.2.6
silverstripe/framework PackagistFrom 3.2.03.2.6
silverstripe/framework PackagistFrom 3.3.03.3.4
silverstripe/framework PackagistFrom 3.3.03.3.4
2 more packages
silverstripe/framework PackagistFrom 3.4.03.4.2
silverstripe/framework PackagistFrom 3.4.03.4.2

How do I fix GHSA-97jm-g33h-f46g?

Upgrade silverstripe/framework to a fixed version for your release line: 3.1.21, 3.2.6, 3.3.4 or 3.4.2.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is GHSA-97jm-g33h-f46g being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-97jm-g33h-f46g in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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