CVE-2016-3164: Drupal/drupal Drupal Open Redirect Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-836p-6p4j-35cg
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CVSS 7.4
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-3164 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.4) drupal open redirect vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Drupal/drupal libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves drupal open redirect. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.38, 7.43, 8.0.4.

CVE-2016-3164 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-3164
GHSA Identifier GHSA-836p-6p4j-35cg
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.4
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Drupal/drupal
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2016-3164

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

drupal/drupal fixed: 6.38 
Upgrade drupal/drupal to 6.38
drupal/drupal fixed: 7.43 
Upgrade drupal/drupal to 7.43
drupal/drupal fixed: 8.0.4 
Upgrade drupal/drupal to 8.0.4
drupal/core fixed: 8.0.4 
Upgrade drupal/core to 8.0.4
drupal/core fixed: 7.43 
Upgrade drupal/core to 7.43
drupal/core fixed: 6.38 
Upgrade drupal/core to 6.38
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 drupal/drupal

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2016-3164, inspect your project dependencies for Drupal/drupal:

inspect dependencies for drupal/drupal

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Drupal/drupal in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.38), 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 General Security Weakness. In Drupal/drupal, 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

Drupal 6.x before 6.38, 7.x before 7.43, and 8.x before 8.0.4 might allow remote attackers to conduct open redirect attacks by leveraging (1) custom code or (2) a form shown on a 404 error page, related to path manipulation.

CVE-2016-3164 Affected Drupal/drupal Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.387.438.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
drupal/drupal
 Packagist
≥ 6.0
< 6.38
6.38
drupal/drupal
 Packagist
≥ 7.0
< 7.43
7.43
drupal/drupal
 Packagist
≥ 8.0
< 8.0.4
8.0.4
drupal/core
 Packagist
≥ 8.0
< 8.0.4
8.0.4
drupal/core
 Packagist
≥ 7.0
< 7.43
7.43
drupal/core
 Packagist
≥ 6.0
< 6.38
6.38

References

NVD — CVE-2016-3164 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3164
Drupal/drupal Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/drupal/core/CVE-2016-3164.yaml
Drupal/drupal Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/drupal/drupal/CVE-2016-3164.yaml
Drupal/drupal Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/drupal/drupal
www.drupal.org/sa-core-2016-001 WEB
https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-001
Drupal/drupal Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3498
Drupal/drupal Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/19
Drupal/drupal Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/15/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3164?
CVE-2016-3164 is a security vulnerability in Drupal/drupal involving Drupal Open Redirect under General Security Weakness.
Which Drupal/drupal versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.38, 7.43, 8.0.4 across affected packages: drupal/drupal, drupal/core.
What version fixes CVE-2016-3164?
Upgrading to 6.38, 7.43, 8.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is drupal/drupal affected?
Yes, drupal/drupal is affected in releases prior to 6.38, 7.43, 8.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 6.38, 7.43, 8.0.4 or later.
Is drupal/core affected?
Yes, drupal/core is affected in releases prior to 8.0.4, 7.43, 6.38. Upgrade your dependency to 8.0.4, 7.43, 6.38 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3164?
CVE-2016-3164 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-3164?
CVE-2016-3164 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2016-3164?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for drupal/drupal'. 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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