CVE-2023-37897

Public Exploit
Server-side Template Injection (SSTI) in grav

Description

Grav is a file-based Web-platform built in PHP. Grav is subject to a server side template injection (SSTI) vulnerability. The fix for another SSTI vulnerability using `|map`, `|filter` and `|reduce` twigs implemented in the commit `71bbed1` introduces bypass of the denylist due to incorrect return value from `isDangerousFunction()`, which allows to execute the payload prepending double backslash (`\\`). The `isDangerousFunction()` check in version 1.7.42 and onwards retuns `false` value instead of `true` when the `\` symbol is found in the `$name`. This vulnerability can be exploited if the attacker has access to: 1. an Administrator account, or 2. a non-administrator, user account that has Admin panel access and Create/Update page permissions. A fix for this vulnerability has been introduced in commit `b4c6210` and is included in release version `1.7.42.2`. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: getgrav grav
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37897?
CVE-2023-37897 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37897?
To fix CVE-2023-37897, 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-2023-37897 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-37897 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-2023-37897?
CVE-2023-37897 affects getgrav grav.
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