XSS Vulnerabilities in Ibexa Admin UI Assets - GHSA-vhgq-r8gx-5fpv
Summary
GHSA-vhgq-r8gx-5fpv: Ibexa Admin UI assets XSS vulnerabilities in back office. Affects ibexa/admin-ui-assets versions >= 4.6.0-alpha1, < 4.6.21. Fixed in 4.6.21. How to fix ↓
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Background
Ibexa Admin UI Assets is a crucial component of the Ibexa DXP (Digital Experience Platform), designed to provide a user-friendly interface for managing digital content. It enables users, particularly those in Editor or Administrator roles, to efficiently edit and manage content within the back office. However, certain vulnerabilities have been identified that could allow malicious actors to exploit the system through Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
Vulnerability Detail
The identified vulnerabilities are XSS issues present in various parts of the Ibexa DXP back office. These vulnerabilities require back office access and specific editing or management permissions to exploit, typically held by users with Editor or Administrator roles. The XSS can be persistent, meaning that injected scripts can be stored and later executed, potentially affecting end users in the front office. The vulnerabilities stem from inadequate escaping of user input, which allows for the injection of malicious scripts.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.6.21
This is the first release that contains the fix.
composer require ibexa/admin-ui-assets:4.6.21Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. The recommended action is to update to the patched version as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The XSS vulnerabilities in the Ibexa Admin UI Assets pose a moderate risk to users with editing permissions. It is essential to update to the patched version 4.6.21 or later to mitigate these risks effectively. Regular monitoring and using tools like Vulert can help maintain security in open-source applications.
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FAQ
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
Users with Editor or Administrator roles in the Ibexa DXP back office are primarily affected, as they have the permissions needed to exploit the vulnerabilities.
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An XSS attack can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of users, data theft, session hijacking, and other malicious activities.
While there are no specific workarounds, it is crucial to limit access to the back office and monitor for any suspicious activity until the update can be applied.
