CVE-2016-3168: Drupal/core Drupal Reflected File Download Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qqxc-cppg-4xp8
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CVSS 6.4
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-3168 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.4) drupal reflected file download vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Drupal/core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves drupal reflected file download vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.38, 7.43.

CVE-2016-3168 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-3168
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qqxc-cppg-4xp8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.4
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Drupal/core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
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-2016-3168

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

drupal/core fixed: 6.38 
Upgrade drupal/core to 6.38
drupal/core fixed: 7.43 
Upgrade drupal/core to 7.43
drupal/drupal fixed: 7.43 
Upgrade drupal/drupal to 7.43
drupal/drupal fixed: 6.38 
Upgrade drupal/drupal to 6.38
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 drupal/core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2016-3168, inspect your project dependencies for Drupal/core:

inspect dependencies for drupal/core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Drupal/core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.38), 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 General Security Weakness. In Drupal/core, 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

The System module in Drupal 6.x before 6.38 and 7.x before 7.43 might allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of site administrators for requests that download and run files with arbitrary JSON-encoded content, aka a "reflected file download vulnerability."

CVE-2016-3168 Affected Drupal/core Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.387.43
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
drupal/core
 Packagist
≥ 6.0
< 6.38
6.38
drupal/core
 Packagist
≥ 7.0
< 7.43
7.43
drupal/drupal
 Packagist
≥ 7.0
< 7.43
7.43
drupal/drupal
 Packagist
≥ 6.0
< 6.38
6.38

References

NVD — CVE-2016-3168 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3168
Drupal/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/drupal/core/CVE-2016-3168.yaml
Drupal/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/drupal/drupal/CVE-2016-3168.yaml
Drupal/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/drupal/core
www.drupal.org/sa-core-2016-001 WEB
https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-001
Drupal/core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3498
Drupal/core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/19
Drupal/core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/15/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3168?
CVE-2016-3168 is a security vulnerability in Drupal/core involving Drupal Reflected file download vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Drupal/core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.38, 7.43 across affected packages: drupal/core, drupal/drupal.
What version fixes CVE-2016-3168?
Upgrading to 6.38, 7.43 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is drupal/core affected?
Yes, drupal/core is affected in releases prior to 6.38, 7.43. Upgrade your dependency to 6.38, 7.43 or later.
Is drupal/drupal affected?
Yes, drupal/drupal is affected in releases prior to 7.43, 6.38. Upgrade your dependency to 7.43, 6.38 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3168?
CVE-2016-3168 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-3168?
CVE-2016-3168 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2016-3168?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for drupal/core'. 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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