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GHSA-8535-hvm8-2hmv
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Summary
Having a simple form on site can reveal the whole Grav configuration details (including plugin configuration details) by using the correct POST payload. Sensitive information may be contained in the configuration details.
PoC
Create a simple form with two fields, 'registration-number' and 'hp'. Add a submit button and set the method to POST(screenshot attached below). Form name set to 'hero-form'. Send a POST request with the following payload and you will notice a response with a php array listing the whole Grav configuration details - including plugins(screenshot attached).
registration-number:d643aaaa
hp:vJyifp
form-name:hero-form
unique_form_id:{{var_dump(_context|slice(0,7))}}
Impact
Server-Side Template (SST) vulnerability. The vulnerability affects the latest Grav version as of 25th of Match 2025 (1.7.48) with all plugins installed (including forms plugin v.7.4.2) to their latest versions as well.
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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