CVE-2015-1786: Zendframework/zendframework Zend Framework CSRF Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gwwq-54qp-9pgp
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1786 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) zend framework csrf vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Zendframework/zendframework libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves zend framework csrf vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.3.6.

CVE-2015-1786 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1786
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gwwq-54qp-9pgp
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Zendframework/zendframework
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2015-1786

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: 2.3.6 
Upgrade zendframework/zendframework to 2.3.6
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 CVE-2015-1786, 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 2.3.6), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. 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

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Zend/Validator/Csrf in Zend Framework 2.3.x before 2.3.6 via null or malformed token identifiers.

CVE-2015-1786 Affected Zendframework/zendframework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.3.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
zendframework/zendframework
 Packagist
≥ 2.3.0
< 2.3.6
2.3.6

References

NVD — CVE-2015-1786 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1786
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/zendframework/zendframework/commit/213d2c490f55331ba4e5e3884bd81d13d1eb0aee
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1207781
framework.zend.com/changelog/2.3.6 WEB
https://framework.zend.com/changelog/2.3.6
Zendframework/zendframework Security Information SECURITY
https://framework.zend.com/security/advisory/ZF2015-03
Zendframework/zendframework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/zendframework/zendframework/CVE-2015-1786.yaml
Zendframework/zendframework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zendframework/zf-web/blob/f97fe5c3cf6c51df7502237c6342511802c8df22/module/Security/view/security/advisory/ZF2015-03.phtml
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/zendframework/zf3-web/blob/5852ab5bfd47285e6b46f9e7b13250629b3e372e/data/advisories/ZF2015-03.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1786?
CVE-2015-1786 is a security vulnerability in Zendframework/zendframework involving Zend Framework CSRF Vulnerability under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Zendframework/zendframework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.3.6 across affected packages: zendframework/zendframework.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1786?
Upgrading to 2.3.6 (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 2.3.6. Upgrade your dependency to 2.3.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-1786?
CVE-2015-1786 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1786?
CVE-2015-1786 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-1786?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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