CVE-2016-4855: Adodb/adodb php Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hhfw-xxhm-pf32
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-4855 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Adodb/adodb php libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves adodb cross-site scripting vulnerability in old test script. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.20.6.

CVE-2016-4855 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-4855
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hhfw-xxhm-pf32
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 Adodb/adodb php
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:3.0/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 CVE-2016-4855

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

adodb/adodb-php fixed: 5.20.6 
Upgrade adodb/adodb-php to 5.20.6
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 adodb/adodb-php

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2016-4855, inspect your project dependencies for Adodb/adodb php:

inspect dependencies for adodb/adodb-php

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Adodb/adodb php in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.20.6), 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-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 Adodb/adodb php, 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 scripting vulnerability in ADOdb versions prior to 5.20.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2016-4855 Affected Adodb/adodb php Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.20.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
adodb/adodb-php
 Packagist
< 5.20.6
5.20.6

References

NVD — CVE-2016-4855 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4855
Adodb/adodb php Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/issues/274
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/commit/ecb93d8c1fd3bbde62aca9c3a13c32f077da2da8
Adodb/adodb php Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb
Adodb/adodb php Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/adodb/adodb-php/CVE-2016-4855.yaml
Adodb/adodb php Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-59
jvn.jp/en/jp/jvn48237713/i... WEB
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN48237713/index.html
Adodb/adodb php Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92753

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4855?
CVE-2016-4855 is a security vulnerability in Adodb/adodb php involving ADOdb Cross-site scripting vulnerability in old test script under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Adodb/adodb php versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.20.6 across affected packages: adodb/adodb-php.
What version fixes CVE-2016-4855?
Upgrading to 5.20.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is adodb/adodb-php affected?
Yes, adodb/adodb-php is affected in releases prior to 5.20.6. Upgrade your dependency to 5.20.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4855?
CVE-2016-4855 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-4855?
CVE-2016-4855 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 CVE-2016-4855?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for adodb/adodb-php'. 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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