GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849: Zendframework/zendframework1 :setScriptPath()` And `render()` Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.5
CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) :setscriptpath()` and `render()` vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Zendframework/zendframework1 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves :setscriptpath()` and `render()`. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.5.

GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Zendframework/zendframework1
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zendframework/zendframework1 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/zendframework1 fixed: 1.7.5 
Upgrade zendframework/zendframework1 to 1.7.5
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/zendframework1

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849, inspect your project dependencies for Zendframework/zendframework1:

inspect dependencies for zendframework/zendframework1

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zendframework/zendframework1 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7.5), 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Zendframework/zendframework1, 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

Zend_View is a component that utilizes PHP as a templating language. To utilize it, you specify "script paths" that contain view scripts, and then `render()` view scripts by specifying subdirectories within those script paths; the output is then returned as a string value which may be cached or directly output. `Zend_View::setScriptPath()` in versions up to and including 1.7.4 include a potential Local File Inclusion vulnerability. If untrusted input is used to specify the script path and/or view script itself, a malicious attacker could potentially specify a system directory and thus render a system file. As an example, if the user-supplied string `/etc/passwd` or a relative path that resolved to that file, was supplied to `Zend_View::render()`, that file would be rendered.

GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849 Affected Zendframework/zendframework1 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
zendframework/zendframework1
 Packagist
≥ 1.7.0
< 1.7.5
1.7.5

References

Zendframework/zendframework1 Security Information SECURITY
https://framework.zend.com/security/advisory/ZF2009-01
Zendframework/zendframework1 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/zendframework/zendframework1/ZF2009-01.yaml
Zendframework/zendframework1 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zendframework/zf1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849?
GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849 is a security vulnerability in Zendframework/zendframework1 involving :setScriptPath()` and `render()` under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Zendframework/zendframework1 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7.5 across affected packages: zendframework/zendframework1.
What version fixes GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849?
Upgrading to 1.7.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zendframework/zendframework1 affected?
Yes, zendframework/zendframework1 is affected in releases prior to 1.7.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849?
GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849?
GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-hx3m-959f-v849?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for zendframework/zendframework1'. 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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