GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38: Zendframework/zendframework Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Zendframework/zendframework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves zendframework has potential cross-site scripting vector in multiple view helpers. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.7, 2.3.1.

GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Zendframework/zendframework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zendframework/zendframework 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/zendframework fixed: 2.2.7 
Upgrade zendframework/zendframework to 2.2.7
zendframework/zendframework fixed: 2.3.1 
Upgrade zendframework/zendframework to 2.3.1
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/zendframework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38, inspect your project dependencies for Zendframework/zendframework:

inspect dependencies for zendframework/zendframework

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zendframework/zendframework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.2.7), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Zendframework/zendframework, 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

Many Zend Framework 2 view helpers were using the `escapeHtml()` view helper in order to escape HTML attributes, instead of the more appropriate `escapeHtmlAttr()`. In situations where user data and/or JavaScript is used to seed attributes, this can lead to potential cross site scripting (XSS) attack vectors. Vulnerable view helpers include: - All `Zend\Form` view helpers. - Most `Zend\Navigation` (aka `Zend\View\Helper\Navigation\*`) view helpers. - All "HTML Element" view helpers: `htmlFlash()`, `htmlPage()`, `htmlQuickTime()`. - `Zend\View\Helper\Gravatar`

GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38 Affected Zendframework/zendframework Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.72.3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
zendframework/zendframework
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.2.7
2.2.7
zendframework/zendframework
 Packagist
≥ 2.3.0
< 2.3.1
2.3.1

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/zendframework/zendframework/commit/1dd4f8cede07469390eef1e629f808349fa1b5ea
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/zendframework/zendframework/commit/6742ddad7a7923163cea6dd58d27d0e946a402d1
Zendframework/zendframework Security Information SECURITY
https://framework.zend.com/security/advisory/ZF2014-03
Zendframework/zendframework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/zendframework/zendframework/ZF2014-03.yaml
Zendframework/zendframework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zendframework/zendframework

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38?
GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38 is a security vulnerability in Zendframework/zendframework involving Zendframework has potential Cross-site Scripting vector in multiple view helpers under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Zendframework/zendframework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.7, 2.3.1 across affected packages: zendframework/zendframework.
What version fixes GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38?
Upgrading to 2.2.7, 2.3.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zendframework/zendframework affected?
Yes, zendframework/zendframework is affected in releases prior to 2.2.7, 2.3.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.7, 2.3.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38?
GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38?
GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-8q77-cv62-jj38?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for zendframework/zendframework'. 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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