CVE-2015-3397: Yiisoft/yii2 Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w2xx-jp9f-gp8g
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3397 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Yiisoft/yii2 libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves yii framework cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.4.

CVE-2015-3397 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3397
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w2xx-jp9f-gp8g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Yiisoft/yii2
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-3397

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Yiisoft/yii2 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

yiisoft/yii2 fixed: 2.0.4 
Upgrade yiisoft/yii2 to 2.0.4
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 yiisoft/yii2

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-3397, inspect your project dependencies for Yiisoft/yii2:

inspect dependencies for yiisoft/yii2

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Yiisoft/yii2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.4), 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 Yiisoft/yii2, 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 Yii Framework before 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to JSON, arrays, and Internet Explorer 6 or 7.

CVE-2015-3397 Affected Yiisoft/yii2 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
yiisoft/yii2
 Packagist
< 2.0.4
2.0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2015-3397 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3397
Yiisoft/yii2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/yiisoft/yii2/CVE-2015-3397.yaml
Yiisoft/yii2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2/blob/2.0.4/framework/CHANGELOG.md
Yiisoft/yii2 Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210122155403/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74663
www.yiiframework.com/news/86/yii-2-0-4-i... WEB
https://www.yiiframework.com/news/86/yii-2-0-4-is-released
Yiisoft/yii2 Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74663
www.yiiframework.com/news/86/yii-2-0-4-i... WEB
http://www.yiiframework.com/news/86/yii-2-0-4-is-released

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3397?
CVE-2015-3397 is a security vulnerability in Yiisoft/yii2 involving Yii Framework Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Yiisoft/yii2 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.4 across affected packages: yiisoft/yii2.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3397?
Upgrading to 2.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is yiisoft/yii2 affected?
Yes, yiisoft/yii2 is affected in releases prior to 2.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-3397?
CVE-2015-3397 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-2015-3397?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for yiisoft/yii2'. 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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