CVE-2015-3907: Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver CodeIgniter Rest Server XXE Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cc7g-9pcj-7gwm
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3907 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) codeigniter rest server xxe vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves codeigniter rest server xxe vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.7.2.

CVE-2015-3907 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3907
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cc7g-9pcj-7gwm
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2015-3907

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

chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver fixed: 2.7.2 
Upgrade chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver to 2.7.2
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 chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-3907, inspect your project dependencies for Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver:

inspect dependencies for chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.7.2), 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver, 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

CodeIgniter Rest Server (aka codeigniter-restserver) 2.7.1 allows XXE attacks.

CVE-2015-3907 Affected Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.7.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver
 Packagist
< 2.7.2
2.7.2

References

NVD — CVE-2015-3907 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3907
Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver/issues/461
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver/commit/852740e7c636e4f44b3a8e3afc15155795e22c9b
Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver
kb.hitcon.org/post/127839729207/c... WEB
https://kb.hitcon.org/post/127839729207/codeigniter-rest-server-module-xxe-cve-2015-3907

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3907?
CVE-2015-3907 is a security vulnerability in Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver involving CodeIgniter Rest Server XXE Vulnerability under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Chriskacerguis/codeigniter restserver versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.7.2 across affected packages: chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3907?
Upgrading to 2.7.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver affected?
Yes, chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver is affected in releases prior to 2.7.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.7.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-3907?
CVE-2015-3907 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-3907?
CVE-2015-3907 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-3907?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver'. 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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