fix uploading xss contained file with multiple svg file where first f…

[Rakibul1971]

…ile is xss code free

Summary by CodeRabbit

• New Features

  • Improved security checks for file uploads, enhancing protection against XSS vulnerabilities.

• Bug Fixes

  • Simplified file handling during uploads in the Comment and Discussion Board controllers.

• Refactor

  • Updated method signatures for better handling of multiple file uploads in the file validation process.

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Walkthrough

The changes in this pull request primarily involve modifications to the Comment_Controller and Discussion_Board_Controller classes, specifically in their store and update methods. The handling of file uploads has been simplified by passing the entire files array to the check_file_for_xss_code method, rather than just the file type. Additionally, the check_file_for_xss_code method in the File class has been updated to accept only the files array and to check for XSS vulnerabilities in SVG files. No significant alterations were made to other methods or the overall structure of the classes.

Changes

File Path	Change Summary
src/Comment/Controllers/Comment_Controller.php	Updated store and update methods to pass the entire files array to check_file_for_xss_code. Removed lines defining $file_type.
src/Discussion_Board/Controllers/Discussion_Board_Controller.php	Updated store and update methods to pass the entire files array to check_file_for_xss_code. Removed lines defining $file_type.
src/File/Helper/File.php	Modified check_file_for_xss_code method to accept only the $files parameter and check for SVG file types.

Possibly related PRs

• fix xss attack in wedevs pm while uploading file both in discussion a… #500: The changes in this PR also focus on enhancing security checks for file uploads in the Comment_Controller and Discussion_Board_Controller classes, specifically addressing XSS vulnerabilities related to SVG files, which aligns closely with the modifications made in the main PR.

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We check for XSS in a safer way.
With files in hand, we hop with glee,
Ensuring uploads are safe as can be!
So here’s to changes, both swift and bright,
Keeping our code secure, day and night! 🐇✨

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🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (7)

src/Comment/Controllers/Comment_Controller.php (2)

Line range hint 84-93: Improved XSS protection for file uploads

The changes effectively implement XSS protection for uploaded files, addressing the PR objectives. Good job on performing the check before creating the comment and providing a clear error message.

Consider adding a log entry when XSS is detected for security monitoring purposes. For example:

if (HelperFile::check_file_for_xss_code($files)) {
    error_log('XSS attempt detected in file upload for project ID: ' . $request->get_param('project_id'));
    // ... rest of the code
}

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Line range hint 130-139: Consistent XSS protection in update method

The XSS protection has been consistently implemented in the update method, mirroring the changes in the store method. This is good for security and maintainability.

To reduce code duplication, consider extracting the XSS check into a separate method within this class. For example:

private function check_files_for_xss($files) {
    if (HelperFile::check_file_for_xss_code($files)) {
        wp_send_json(
            [
                'error_type' => 'svg_xss',
                'message' => __('The SVG file you attempted to upload contains content that may pose security risks. Please ensure your file is safe and try again.', 'pm-pro')
            ],
            400
        );
        wp_die();
    }
}

Then, you can call this method in both store and update:

$this->check_files_for_xss($files);

This refactoring will make future updates easier and reduce the risk of inconsistencies.

src/File/Helper/File.php (2)

56-70: Approve with suggestions: Improved multi-file XSS checking.

The changes to check_file_for_xss_code method improve its ability to handle multiple files and focus on SVG files, which are prone to XSS vulnerabilities. However, there are a few areas where we can further enhance its robustness and safety:

1. Add error handling for file operations to prevent uncaught exceptions:

if ($file_type === 'image/svg+xml') {
    $svg_tmp_name = $files['tmp_name'][$index];
    $svg_content = @file_get_contents($svg_tmp_name);
    if ($svg_content === false) {
        // Log error or handle it appropriately
        continue;
    }
    // ... rest of the code
}

2. Consider adding a file size limit to prevent reading extremely large files into memory:

$max_size = 5 * 1024 * 1024; // 5 MB limit, adjust as needed
if (filesize($svg_tmp_name) > $max_size) {
    // Log error or handle it appropriately
    continue;
}

3. Add input validation for the $files parameter to ensure it has the expected structure:

public static function check_file_for_xss_code( $files ) {
    if (!is_array($files) || !isset($files['type']) || !isset($files['tmp_name']) || !is_array($files['type']) || !is_array($files['tmp_name'])) {
        // Log error or throw an exception
        return false;
    }
    // ... rest of the method
}

These changes will make the method more robust and secure.

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Line range hint 1-70: Summary: Improved XSS checking for multiple files, with focus on SVGs.

The changes to the check_file_for_xss_code method in the File class represent a significant improvement in handling potential XSS vulnerabilities, especially for SVG files. The method now efficiently processes multiple files in a single call, which aligns well with the PR objective of fixing "uploading xss contained file with multiple svg file where first file is xss code free".

Key improvements:

1. The method now handles multiple files in a single call.
2. It specifically targets SVG files, which are prone to XSS vulnerabilities.
3. The return value is now a boolean, making it easier to use in conditional statements.

While these changes enhance the security of file uploads, consider implementing the suggested improvements in error handling, file size limits, and input validation to further strengthen the code's robustness and security.

To further improve the overall security architecture:

1. Consider implementing a more comprehensive file validation system that can be easily extended for different file types.
2. Look into using a dedicated SVG sanitization library for more thorough XSS prevention in SVG files.
3. Implement logging of file check results for auditing purposes.

src/Discussion_Board/Controllers/Discussion_Board_Controller.php (3)

Line range hint 78-86: Approve the XSS check addition with a minor improvement.

The addition of the XSS check for uploaded files is a good security measure. However, there's a small optimization we can make:

Consider removing the wp_die(); call as it's redundant. The wp_send_json() function already terminates the script execution after sending the JSON response. Here's the suggested change:

 if( HelperFile::check_file_for_xss_code( $files ) ){
     return wp_send_json(
         [
             'error_type' => 'svg_xss',
             'message' => __( 'The SVG file you attempted to upload contains content that may pose security risks. Please ensure your file is safe and try again.', 'pm-pro' )
         ], 400
     );
-    wp_die();
 }

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Line range hint 122-130: Approve the XSS check addition with suggestions for improvement.

The addition of the XSS check in the update method is consistent with the store method and improves security. However, there are a couple of improvements we can make:

1. Remove the redundant wp_die(); call as suggested in the previous comment.

2. Consider refactoring this XSS check into a separate method to reduce code duplication between store and update. Here's a suggested approach:

private function check_files_for_xss($files) {
    if (HelperFile::check_file_for_xss_code($files)) {
        wp_send_json(
            [
                'error_type' => 'svg_xss',
                'message' => __('The SVG file you attempted to upload contains content that may pose security risks. Please ensure your file is safe and try again.', 'pm-pro')
            ],
            400
        );
    }
}

Then, in both store and update methods, you can simply call:

$this->check_files_for_xss($files);

This refactoring will make the code more DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) and easier to maintain.

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Line range hint 1-280: Summary of changes and their impact

The modifications in this file successfully address the PR objective of fixing XSS vulnerabilities in SVG file uploads. The changes improve security by adding checks for XSS code in uploaded files in both the store and update methods of the Discussion_Board_Controller class.

Key points:

1. The security checks are consistently implemented in both methods.
2. The error messages are clear and informative for users.
3. The changes effectively prevent the upload of SVG files containing potentially malicious code.

While the core functionality is sound, there are opportunities for minor optimizations:

1. Removing redundant wp_die() calls after wp_send_json().
2. Refactoring the XSS check into a separate method to reduce code duplication.

These optimizations would further enhance the code quality and maintainability without affecting the security improvements.

Consider implementing a more general file upload security check that can be easily reused across different controllers in the application. This could involve creating a trait or a separate security service class that handles various file upload security checks, including XSS prevention.

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📥 Commits

Files that changed from the base of the PR and between c44034e and 07553aa.

📒 Files selected for processing (3)

• src/Comment/Controllers/Comment_Controller.php (2 hunks)
• src/Discussion_Board/Controllers/Discussion_Board_Controller.php (2 hunks)
• src/File/Helper/File.php (1 hunks)

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src/Comment/Controllers/Comment_Controller.php (1)

Line range hint 1-193: Overall assessment: Improved security with minor enhancement opportunities

The changes in this file effectively address the PR objectives by implementing XSS protection for file uploads in both the store and update methods. The implementation is secure and follows WordPress coding standards.

To further enhance the code:

1. Consider adding logging for security events.
2. Refactor the duplicate XSS check code into a separate method to improve maintainability.

These changes have significantly improved the security of the file upload process, particularly for SVG files, which aligns well with the PR's goal of fixing "uploading xss contained file with multiple svg file where first file is xss code free".