CVE-2015-3207: Github.com/openshift/origin Insecure Cookies Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rqph-25q9-9jhp
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-311 CWE-614
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3207 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) insecure cookies vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Github.com/openshift/origin libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves insecure cookies in openshift origin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.0.

CVE-2015-3207 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3207
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rqph-25q9-9jhp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Github.com/openshift/origin
Package Ecosystem Go
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:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2015-3207

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

github.com/openshift/origin fixed: 1.0.0 
Upgrade github.com/openshift/origin to 1.0.0
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 github.com/openshift/origin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-3207, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/openshift/origin:

inspect dependencies for github.com/openshift/origin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/openshift/origin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.0), 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-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, where the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. In Github.com/openshift/origin, 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

In Openshift Origin the cookies being set in console have no 'secure', 'HttpOnly' attributes.

CVE-2015-3207 Affected Github.com/openshift/origin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/openshift/origin
golang/github.com/openshift/origin
Go
< 1.0.0
1.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2015-3207 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3207
Github.com/openshift/origin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openshift/origin/pull/2261
Github.com/openshift/origin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openshift/origin/pull/2291
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1221882

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3207?
CVE-2015-3207 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/openshift/origin involving Insecure cookies in Openshift Origin under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Github.com/openshift/origin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.0 across affected packages: github.com/openshift/origin.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3207?
Upgrading to 1.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/openshift/origin affected?
Yes, github.com/openshift/origin is affected in releases prior to 1.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-3207?
CVE-2015-3207 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:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-3207?
CVE-2015-3207 is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2015-3207?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/openshift/origin'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/openshift/origin/pull/2291"
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  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
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    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2022-07-08T19:20:02Z",
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}