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CVE-2020-25768: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

September 24, 2020 (updated February 5, 2024)

Contao before 4.4.52, 4.9.x before 4.9.6, and 4.10.x before 4.10.1 have Improper Input Validation. It is possible to inject insert tags in front end forms which will be replaced when the page is rendered.

References

  • community.contao.org/en/forumdisplay.php?4-Announcements
  • contao.org/en/security-advisories/insert-tag-injection-in-forms.html
  • github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/contao/contao/CVE-2020-25768.yaml
  • github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/contao/core-bundle/CVE-2020-25768.yaml
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-f7wm-x4gw-6m23
  • github.com/contao/contao/security/advisories/GHSA-f7wm-x4gw-6m23
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25768

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 4.0.0 before 4.4.52, all versions starting from 4.5.0 before 4.9.6, all versions starting from 4.10.0 before 4.10.1

Fixed versions

  • 4.4.52
  • 4.9.6
  • 4.10.1

Solution

Upgrade to versions 4.4.52, 4.9.6, 4.10.1 or above.

Impact 5.3 MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Source file

packagist/contao/contao/CVE-2020-25768.yml

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