CVE-2015-3257: Zendframework/zend diactoros Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rh3c-7wqx-6w95
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3257 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Zendframework/zend diactoros libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves zend-diactoros cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.4.

CVE-2015-3257 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3257
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rh3c-7wqx-6w95
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 Zendframework/zend diactoros
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-2015-3257

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zendframework/zend diactoros 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/zend-diactoros fixed: 1.0.4 
Upgrade zendframework/zend-diactoros to 1.0.4
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 zendframework/zend-diactoros

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-3257, inspect your project dependencies for Zendframework/zend diactoros:

inspect dependencies for zendframework/zend-diactoros

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zendframework/zend diactoros in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.4), 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 Zendframework/zend diactoros, 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/Diactoros/Uri::filterPath` in zend-diactoros before 1.0.4 does not properly sanitize path input, which allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) or open redirect attacks.

CVE-2015-3257 Affected Zendframework/zend diactoros Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
zendframework/zend-diactoros
 Packagist
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.0.4
1.0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2015-3257 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3257
Zendframework/zend diactoros Security Information SECURITY
https://framework.zend.com/security/advisory/ZF2015-05
Zendframework/zend diactoros Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/zendframework/zend-diactoros/CVE-2015-3257.yaml
Zendframework/zend diactoros Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zendframework/zend-diactoros
Zendframework/zend diactoros Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75466

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3257?
CVE-2015-3257 is a security vulnerability in Zendframework/zend diactoros involving zend-diactoros Cross-site Scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Zendframework/zend diactoros versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.4 across affected packages: zendframework/zend-diactoros.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3257?
Upgrading to 1.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zendframework/zend-diactoros affected?
Yes, zendframework/zend-diactoros is affected in releases prior to 1.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-3257?
CVE-2015-3257 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-2015-3257?
CVE-2015-3257 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-2015-3257?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for zendframework/zend-diactoros'. 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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