CVE-2023-34252

Public Exploit
Grav Server-side Template Injection via Insufficient Validation in filterFilter

Description

Grav is a flat-file content management system. Prior to version 1.7.42, there is a logic flaw in the `GravExtension.filterFilter()` function whereby validation against a denylist of unsafe functions is only performed when the argument passed to filter is a string. However, passing an array as a callable argument allows the validation check to be skipped. Consequently, a low privileged attacker with login access to Grav Admin panel and page creation/update permissions is able to inject malicious templates to obtain remote code execution. The vulnerability can be found in the `GravExtension.filterFilter()` function declared in `/system/src/Grav/Common/Twig/Extension/GravExtension.php`. Version 1.7.42 contains a patch for this issue. End users should also ensure that `twig.undefined_functions` and `twig.undefined_filters` properties in `/path/to/webroot/system/config/system.yaml` configuration file are set to `false` to disallow Twig from treating undefined filters/functions as PHP functions and executing them.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.41%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: getgrav grav
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34252?
CVE-2023-34252 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-34252?
To fix CVE-2023-34252, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-34252 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-34252 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-34252?
CVE-2023-34252 affects getgrav grav.
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