CVE-2015-1039: Zf commons/zfc user Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-33rh-5hvf-5jjp
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1039 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Zf commons/zfc user libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves zf-commons zfcuser vulnerable to xss in login redirect. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.2.

CVE-2015-1039 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1039
GHSA Identifier GHSA-33rh-5hvf-5jjp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Zf commons/zfc user
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/I:L/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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2015-1039

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

zf-commons/zfc-user fixed: 1.2.2 
Upgrade zf-commons/zfc-user to 1.2.2
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 zf-commons/zfc-user

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-1039, inspect your project dependencies for Zf commons/zfc user:

inspect dependencies for zf-commons/zfc-user

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zf commons/zfc user in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.2), 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 Zf commons/zfc user, 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 (XSS) vulnerability in `user/login.phtml` in ZF-Commons ZfcUser before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the redirect parameter.

CVE-2015-1039 Affected Zf commons/zfc user Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
zf-commons/zfc-user
 Packagist
< 1.2.2
1.2.2

References

NVD — CVE-2015-1039 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1039
Zf commons/zfc user Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ZF-Commons/ZfcUser/issues/550
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ZF-Commons/ZfcUser/commit/baf0e460
Zf commons/zfc user Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/zf-commons/zfc-user/CVE-2015-1039.yaml
Zf commons/zfc user Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ZF-Commons/ZfcUser
Zf commons/zfc user Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20150202091028/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71931
Zf commons/zfc user Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/11/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1039?
CVE-2015-1039 is a security vulnerability in Zf commons/zfc user involving ZF-Commons ZfcUser Vulnerable to XSS in Login Redirect under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Zf commons/zfc user versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.2 across affected packages: zf-commons/zfc-user.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1039?
Upgrading to 1.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zf-commons/zfc-user affected?
Yes, zf-commons/zfc-user is affected in releases prior to 1.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-1039?
CVE-2015-1039 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1039?
CVE-2015-1039 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-2015-1039?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for zf-commons/zfc-user'. 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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