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CVE-2011-4962: Improper Input Validation

May 17, 2022 (updated January 19, 2024)

code/sitefeatures/PageCommentInterface.php in SilverStripe 2.4.x before 2.4.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted cookie in a user comment submission, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.

References

  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/30/1
  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/30/3
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-gv6c-59h4-9pmg
  • github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-cms/commit/d15e8509b01ff2dbbe3028a055021a29b1065b22
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4962
  • web.archive.org/web/20120621234353/http://doc.silverstripe.org/framework/en/trunk/changelogs/2.4.6

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 2.4.0 before 2.4.6

Fixed versions

  • 2.4.6

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.4.6 or above.

Impact 6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Weakness

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Source file

packagist/silverstripe/cms/CVE-2011-4962.yml

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