GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr silverstripe/framework Privilege Escalation Risk in Member Edit form
A low-privileged user with edit permissions can escalate to admin by bypassing security logic in the member edit form.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr?
GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr is a vulnerability in silverstripe/framework, published on 27 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A member with the permission EDIT_PERMISSIONS and access to the "Security" section is able to re-assign themselves (or another member) to ADMIN level.
CMS Fields for the member are constructed using DirectGroups instead of Groups relation which results in bypassing security logic preventing privilege escalation.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr?
8 open source packages ship an affected version, including silverstripe/framework.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
silverstripe/framework Packagist | From 3.5.7-rc1 | 3.5.8 |
silverstripe/framework Packagist | From 3.5.7-rc1 | 3.5.8 |
silverstripe/framework Packagist | From 3.6.0-rc1 | 3.6.6 |
silverstripe/framework Packagist | From 3.6.0-rc1 | 3.6.6 |
silverstripe/framework Packagist | From 4.0.0-rc1 | 4.0.4 |
silverstripe/framework Packagist | From 4.0.0-rc1 | 4.0.4 |
2 more packages
silverstripe/framework Packagist | From 4.1.0-rc1 | 4.1.1 |
silverstripe/framework Packagist | From 4.1.0-rc1 | 4.1.1 |
How do I fix GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr?
Upgrade silverstripe/framework to a fixed version for your release line: 3.5.8, 3.6.6, 4.0.4 or 4.1.1.
Is GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-xpff-c35g-j3cr in the wild and no public exploit code.