CVE-2015-3880: Phpbb/phpbb PhpBB Open Redirect Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hwq7-cvp8-6hm3
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3880 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) phpbb open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Phpbb/phpbb libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpbb open redirect. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.14, 3.1.4.

CVE-2015-3880 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3880
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hwq7-cvp8-6hm3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Phpbb/phpbb
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-2015-3880

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

phpbb/phpbb fixed: 3.0.14 
Upgrade phpbb/phpbb to 3.0.14
phpbb/phpbb fixed: 3.1.4 
Upgrade phpbb/phpbb to 3.1.4
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 phpbb/phpbb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-3880, inspect your project dependencies for Phpbb/phpbb:

inspect dependencies for phpbb/phpbb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Phpbb/phpbb in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.14), 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Phpbb/phpbb, 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

Open redirect vulnerability in phpBB before 3.0.14 and 3.1.x before 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to redirect users of Google Chrome to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2015-3880 Affected Phpbb/phpbb Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.143.1.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpbb/phpbb
 Packagist
< 3.0.14
3.0.14
phpbb/phpbb
 Packagist
≥ 3.1.0
< 3.1.4
3.1.4

References

NVD — CVE-2015-3880 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3880
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb/commit/1a3350619f428d9d69d196c52128727e27ef2f04
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb/commit/c1702b8e19a69c98ef049abb4e14157e3e208ed4
Phpbb/phpbb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb
Phpbb/phpbb Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20170520103544/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74592
wiki.phpbb.com/release_highlights/... WEB
https://wiki.phpbb.com/Release_Highlights/3.0.14
wiki.phpbb.com/release_highlights/... WEB
https://wiki.phpbb.com/Release_Highlights/3.1.4
www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic... WEB
https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2313941
Phpbb/phpbb Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/12/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3880?
CVE-2015-3880 is a security vulnerability in Phpbb/phpbb involving phpBB Open Redirect under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Phpbb/phpbb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.14, 3.1.4 across affected packages: phpbb/phpbb.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3880?
Upgrading to 3.0.14, 3.1.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is phpbb/phpbb affected?
Yes, phpbb/phpbb is affected in releases prior to 3.0.14, 3.1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.14, 3.1.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-3880?
CVE-2015-3880 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-2015-3880?
CVE-2015-3880 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-3880?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for phpbb/phpbb'. 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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