GHSA-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc: Zendframework/zend form Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc 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/zend form libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves zend-form vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.7, 2.3.1.

GHSA-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc
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/zend form
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-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc, inspect your project dependencies for Zendframework/zend form:

inspect dependencies for zendframework/zend-form

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zendframework/zend form 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/zend form, 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-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc Affected Zendframework/zend form Versions

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

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/zendframework/zend-form/commit/6fe40314e8e3477494aadd03d62573bd1c212bd1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/zendframework/zend-form/commit/d7a1f5bc4626b1df990391502a868b28c37ba65d
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/zendframework/zend-form/commit/fd43a951460c4bc60c77a566129705f6bdb9c61b
Zendframework/zend form Security Information SECURITY
https://framework.zend.com/security/advisory/ZF2014-03
Zendframework/zend form Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/zendframework/zend-form/ZF2014-03.yaml
Zendframework/zend form Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zendframework/zend-form

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc?
GHSA-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc is a security vulnerability in Zendframework/zend form involving Zend-Form vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Zendframework/zend form versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.7, 2.3.1 across affected packages: zendframework/zend-form.
What version fixes GHSA-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc?
Upgrading to 2.2.7, 2.3.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zendframework/zend-form affected?
Yes, zendframework/zend-form 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-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc?
GHSA-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc 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-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc?
GHSA-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc 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-gvpp-6jrj-5pqc?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for zendframework/zend-form'. 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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