CVE-2023-4453: Pimcore Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DataObject datetime fields
Summary
CVE-2023-4453: Pimcore Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DataObject datetime fields. Affects pimcore/pimcore versions < 10.6.8. Fixed in 10.6.8. How to fix ↓
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Background
Pimcore is an open-source content management system (CMS) and product information management (PIM) platform. It is widely used for building and managing websites, e-commerce stores, and digital experiences. Pimcore provides various features and functionalities to create and manage data objects, including datetime fields. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in Pimcore's datetime fields, which allows for Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
Vulnerability Detail
The Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pimcore's DataObject datetime fields can be exploited by an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. This can lead to the theft of user cookies, unauthorized access to user accounts, or redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input sanitization and validation of datetime field values. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting specially crafted datetime values that contain malicious scripts, which are then executed when the affected page is viewed by a user.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
10.6.8
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If you are unable to immediately update Pimcore or apply the patch, you can mitigate the risk by implementing the following workaround:
- Locate the affected datetime fields in your Pimcore installation.
- Modify the input validation and sanitization logic for these fields to ensure that any user-supplied values are properly sanitized and do not contain any malicious scripts.
- Regularly monitor and review the usage of these datetime fields to detect any potential XSS attacks.
Conclusion
The Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pimcore's DataObject datetime fields can have serious security implications, including unauthorized access to user accounts and potential data breaches. It is crucial to promptly update Pimcore to the latest version or apply the provided patch to mitigate the risk. If you need further assistance or support in addressing this vulnerability, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability has the potential to steal a user's cookie and gain unauthorized access to that user's account through the stolen cookie or redirect users to other malicious sites.
You can fix this vulnerability by updating Pimcore to version 10.6.8 or manually applying the provided patch.
Yes, if you are unable to immediately update Pimcore or apply the patch, you can mitigate the risk by implementing the provided workaround.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the references section of the vulnerability details.
Yes, the CVSS score for this vulnerability is 6.4.
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