Sylius Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in sylius/sylius
Summary
CVE-2024-29376: Duplicate Advisory: Sylius Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Affects sylius/sylius versions < 1.12.13. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Sylius is an open-source e-commerce platform built on top of Symfony. It provides a flexible and modular foundation for creating online stores. The sylius/sylius package is a core component of the Sylius platform, responsible for managing various aspects of the e-commerce functionality. Unfortunately, version 1.12.13 of Sylius is vulnerable to a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack through the "Province" field in the Address Book.
Vulnerability Detail
The Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sylius 1.12.13 allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the "Province" field of the Address Book. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the user's browser, potentially compromising sensitive information or performing unauthorized actions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4, indicating a moderate severity level.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can sanitize and validate user input in the "Province" field to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. Implement server-side validation and filtering to remove any potentially harmful content. Here's an example in PHP:
$province = filter_var($_POST['province'], FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING);
Conclusion
In conclusion, Sylius version 1.12.13 is vulnerable to a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack through the "Province" field in the Address Book. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to a patched version of Sylius and ensure that all dependencies are updated. Implementing server-side validation and filtering can serve as a temporary workaround. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the user's browser, potentially compromising sensitive information or performing unauthorized actions.
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Yes, the maintainers of Sylius have released a fix for this vulnerability in a subsequent version. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Sylius or a version that includes the fix.
As a temporary workaround, you can sanitize and validate user input in the "Province" field to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. Implement server-side validation and filtering to remove any potentially harmful content.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the Sylius advisory on GitHub: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2024/04/GHSA-mw82-6m2g-qh6c/GHSA-mw82-6m2g-qh6c.json
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