GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6

silverstripe/framework SQL injection in full text search

When performing a fulltext search in SilverStripe 4.0.0 the 'start' querystring parameter is never escaped safely. This exposes a possible SQL injection vulnerability.

The issue exists in 3.5 and 3.6 but is less vulnerable, as SearchForm sanitises these variables prior to passing to mysql.

Untrusted input alters a database query, allowing the attacker to read or modify data the query was not intended to access. Typical impact: data disclosure or modification.

GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (High). The vector is network-reachable, low privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

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1. What is GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6? GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in silverstripe/framework (composer), affecting versions >= 3.5.0-rc1, < 3.5.6. It is fixed in 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1. Untrusted input alters a database query, allowing the attacker to read or modify data the query was not intended to access.
2. How severe is GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6? GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
3. Which versions of silverstripe/framework are affected by GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6? silverstripe/framework (composer) versions >= 3.5.0-rc1, < 3.5.6 is affected.
4. Is there a fix for GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6? Yes. GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6 is fixed in 3.5.6, 3.6.3, 4.0.1. Upgrade to this version or later.
5. Is GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
6. What actually determines whether GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
7. How do I fix GHSA-XX4R-5265-48J6?
   • Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.5.6 or later
   • Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 3.6.3 or later
   • Upgrade silverstripe/framework to 4.0.1 or later

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