ghsa-w998-qmw9-mf4m
CVSS 4.8 github### Summary The mediapool sync page (`sync.php`) renders filenames from the `/media` filesystem directory directly into HTML without applying `rex_escape()` (i.e., `htmlspecialchars`). Any file placed in the media directory whose filename contains HTML metacharacters will execute JavaScript in the browser of any backend user who views the sync page. ### Details In `redaxo/src/addons/mediapool/pages/sync.php`, the variable `$diffFiles` is populated from actual filesystem filenames (files in `/media/` not yet registered in the database). These filenames are then rendered without escaping: **File:** `redaxo/src/addons/mediapool/pages/sync.php:119-120` ```php foreach ($diffFiles as $file) { if (is_writable(rex_path::media($file))) { $e = []; $e['label'] = '<label>' . $file . '</label>'; // NO rex_escape! $e['field'] = '<input type="checkbox" name="sync_files[]" value="' . $file . '" />'; // NO rex_escape! $writable[] = $e; } else { $notWritable[] = $file; } } ``` **File:** `redaxo/src/addons/mediapool/pages/sync.php:170` ```php $fragment->setVar('body', '<ul><li>' . implode('</li><li>', $notWritable) . '</li></ul>', false); // $notWritable contains unescaped filenames ``` By contrast, all other filename displays in the codebase use `rex_escape($fname)` (e.g., `media.detail.php:236`, `media.list.php`). The sync page is accessible to any backend user with the `media[sync]` permission (not exclusively admins). ### PoC 1. Place a file named `<img src=x onerror=alert(document.cookie)>.txt` into the REDAXO `/media/` directory (via backup restore or server access) without adding it to the media database. 2. Log in as any backend user with `media[sync]` permission. 3. Navigate to **Mediapool → Sync**. 4. The XSS payload executes immediately, stealing the admin session cookie. ### Impact Stored XSS in the admin panel. An attacker who can place files in the media directory (via admin-level backup restore or server access) can achieve persistent XSS against all users who visit the sync page, including higher-privileged admins. This enables session hijacking, credential theft, and full CMS takeover. ### Fix Apply `rex_escape()` to all filename variables before inserting into HTML: ```php $e['label'] = '<label>' . rex_escape($file) . '</label>'; $e['field'] = '<input type="checkbox" name="sync_files[]" value="' . rex_escape($file) . '" />'; // ... $fragment->setVar('body', '<ul><li>' . implode('</li><li>', array_map('rex_escape', $notWritable)) . '</li></ul>', false); ```
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"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "<= 5.21.1"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "redaxo/source"
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
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}
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-63002"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-79"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-09-23T14:06:04Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "### Summary\nThe mediapool sync page (`sync.php`) renders filenames from the `/media` filesystem directory directly into HTML without applying `rex_escape()` (i.e., `htmlspecialchars`). Any file placed in the media directory whose filename contains HTML metacharacters will execute JavaScript in the browser of any backend user who views the sync page.\n\n### Details\nIn `redaxo/src/addons/mediapool/pages/sync.php`, the variable `$diffFiles` is populated from actual filesystem filenames (files in `/media/` not yet registered in the database). These filenames are then rendered without escaping:\n\n**File:** `redaxo/src/addons/mediapool/pages/sync.php:119-120`\n```php\nforeach ($diffFiles as $file) {\n if (is_writable(rex_path::media($file))) {\n $e = [];\n $e['label'] = '<label>' . $file . '</label>'; // NO rex_escape!\n $e['field'] = '<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"sync_files[]\" value=\"' . $file . '\" />'; // NO rex_escape!\n $writable[] = $e;\n } else {\n $notWritable[] = $file;\n }\n}\n```\n\n**File:** `redaxo/src/addons/mediapool/pages/sync.php:170`\n```php\n$fragment->setVar('body', '<ul><li>' . implode('</li><li>', $notWritable) . '</li></ul>', false);\n// $notWritable contains unescaped filenames\n```\n\nBy contrast, all other filename displays in the codebase use `rex_escape($fname)` (e.g., `media.detail.php:236`, `media.list.php`). The sync page is accessible to any backend user with the `media[sync]` permission (not exclusively admins).\n\n### PoC\n1. Place a file named `<img src=x onerror=alert(document.cookie)>.txt` into the REDAXO `/media/` directory (via backup restore or server access) without adding it to the media database.\n2. Log in as any backend user with `media[sync]` permission.\n3. Navigate to **Mediapool → Sync**.\n4. The XSS payload executes immediately, stealing the admin session cookie.\n\n### Impact\nStored XSS in the admin panel. An attacker who can place files in the media directory (via admin-level backup restore or server access) can achieve persistent XSS against all users who visit the sync page, including higher-privileged admins. This enables session hijacking, credential theft, and full CMS takeover.\n\n### Fix\nApply `rex_escape()` to all filename variables before inserting into HTML:\n```php\n$e['label'] = '<label>' . rex_escape($file) . '</label>';\n$e['field'] = '<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"sync_files[]\" value=\"' . rex_escape($file) . '\" />';\n// ...\n$fragment->setVar('body', '<ul><li>' . implode('</li><li>', array_map('rex_escape', $notWritable)) . '</li></ul>', false);\n```",
"id": "GHSA-w998-qmw9-mf4m",
"modified": "2026-09-23T14:06:04Z",
"published": "2026-09-23T14:06:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/redaxo/core/security/advisories/GHSA-w998-qmw9-mf4m"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/redaxo/core/pull/6581"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/redaxo/core/commit/2daaa3a30570bc76a82f63fd21fb8c9c2cd5dc7c"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/redaxo/core"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/redaxo/core/releases/tag/5.21.2"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "REDAXO: Stored XSS in Mediapool Sync Page via Unescaped Filesystem Filenames"
}