GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f: Zendframework/zendframework1 SQL Injection Vulnerability

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CVSS 9.8
CWE-89
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Zendframework/zendframework1 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves zendframework1 potential sql injection in the order implementation of zend_db_select. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.12.7.

GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Zendframework/zendframework1
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zendframework/zendframework1 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

zendframework/zendframework1 fixed: 1.12.7 
Upgrade zendframework/zendframework1 to 1.12.7
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for zendframework/zendframework1

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f, inspect your project dependencies for Zendframework/zendframework1:

inspect dependencies for zendframework/zendframework1

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zendframework/zendframework1 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.12.7), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Zendframework/zendframework1, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The implementation of the ORDER BY SQL statement in Zend_Db_Select of Zend Framework 1 contains a potential SQL injection when the query string passed contains parentheses. For instance, the following code is affected by this issue: ``` $db = Zend_Db::factory( /* options here */ ); $select = $db->select() ->from(array('p' => 'products')) ->order('MD5(1); drop table products'); echo $select; ``` This code produce the string: ``` SELECT "p".* FROM "products" AS "p" ORDER BY MD5(1);drop table products ASC ``` instead of the correct one: ``` SELECT "p".* FROM "products" AS "p" ORDER BY "MD5(1);drop table products" ASC ``` The SQL injection occurs because we create a new Zend_Db_Expr() object, in presence of parentheses, passing directly the value without any filter on the string.

GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f Affected Zendframework/zendframework1 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.12.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
zendframework/zendframework1
 Packagist
≥ 1.12.0
< 1.12.7
1.12.7

References

Zendframework/zendframework1 Security Information SECURITY
https://framework.zend.com/security/advisory/ZF2014-04
Zendframework/zendframework1 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/zendframework/zendframework1/ZF2014-04.yaml
Zendframework/zendframework1 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zendframework/zf1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f?
GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f is a security vulnerability in Zendframework/zendframework1 involving ZendFramework1 Potential SQL injection in the ORDER implementation of Zend_Db_Select under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Zendframework/zendframework1 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.12.7 across affected packages: zendframework/zendframework1.
What version fixes GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f?
Upgrading to 1.12.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zendframework/zendframework1 affected?
Yes, zendframework/zendframework1 is affected in releases prior to 1.12.7. Upgrade your dependency to 1.12.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f?
GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f?
GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-2x36-qhx3-7m5f?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for zendframework/zendframework1'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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