CVE-2015-5467: Yiisoft/yii2 Yii2 Allows Attackers To Execute Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7cfq-72w2-24q4
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-98 CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5467 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) yii2 allows attackers to execute vulnerability (CWE-98: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')) affecting Yiisoft/yii2 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves yii2 allows attackers to execute any local .php file via a relative path in the view parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.5.

CVE-2015-5467 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5467
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7cfq-72w2-24q4
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-98: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Affected Product Yiisoft/yii2
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 CVE-2015-5467

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Yiisoft/yii2 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

yiisoft/yii2 fixed: 2.0.5 
Upgrade yiisoft/yii2 to 2.0.5
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 yiisoft/yii2

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-5467, inspect your project dependencies for Yiisoft/yii2:

inspect dependencies for yiisoft/yii2

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Yiisoft/yii2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.5), 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-98: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion'), where the php application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. In Yiisoft/yii2, 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

web\ViewAction in Yii (aka Yii2) 2.x before 2.0.5 allows attackers to execute any local .php file via a relative path in the view parameeter.

CVE-2015-5467 Affected Yiisoft/yii2 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
yiisoft/yii2
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.5
2.0.5

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5467 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5467
Yiisoft/yii2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/yiisoft/yii2-dev/CVE-2015-5467.yaml
Yiisoft/yii2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/yiisoft/yii2/CVE-2015-5467.yaml
Yiisoft/yii2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2-framework
Yiisoft/yii2 Release RELEASE
https://www.yiiframework.com/news/87/yii-2-0-5-is-released-security-fix

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5467?
CVE-2015-5467 is a security vulnerability in Yiisoft/yii2 involving Yii2 allows attackers to execute any local .php file via a relative path in the view parameter under CWE-98: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion').
Which Yiisoft/yii2 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.5 across affected packages: yiisoft/yii2.
What version fixes CVE-2015-5467?
Upgrading to 2.0.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is yiisoft/yii2 affected?
Yes, yiisoft/yii2 is affected in releases prior to 2.0.5. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5467?
CVE-2015-5467 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 CVE-2015-5467?
CVE-2015-5467 is classified under CWE-98: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') (The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-5467?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for yiisoft/yii2'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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