GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g: Zendframework/zendframework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.5
CWE-74
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Zendframework/zendframework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves zendframework potential remote code execution in zend-mail via sendmail adapter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.11.

GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product Zendframework/zendframework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g

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: 2.4.11 
Upgrade zendframework/zendframework to 2.4.11
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-gff2-p6vm-3p8g, 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 2.4.11), 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. 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

When using the zend-mail component to send email via the `Zend\Mail\Transport\Sendmail transport`, a malicious user may be able to inject arbitrary parameters to the system sendmail program. The attack is performed by providing additional quote characters within an address; when unsanitized, they can be interpreted as additional command line arguments, leading to the vulnerability.

GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g Affected Zendframework/zendframework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
zendframework/zendframework
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.4.11
2.4.11

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/zendframework/zendframework/commit/7c1e89815f5a9c016f4b8088e59b07cb2bf99dc0
Zendframework/zendframework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/zendframework/zendframework/ZF2016-04.yaml
Zendframework/zendframework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zendframework/zendframework
Zendframework/zendframework Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20201107093523/https://framework.zend.com/security/advisory/ZF2016-04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g?
GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g is a security vulnerability in Zendframework/zendframework involving ZendFramework potential remote code execution in zend-mail via Sendmail adapter under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which Zendframework/zendframework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.11 across affected packages: zendframework/zendframework.
What version fixes GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g?
Upgrading to 2.4.11 (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 2.4.11. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g?
GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g?
GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-gff2-p6vm-3p8g?
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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