CVE-2015-8379: Cakephp/cakephp CakePHP Might Allow Remote Attackers Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-556q-h4vr-pgh2
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-8379 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) cakephp might allow remote attackers vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Cakephp/cakephp libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves cakephp might allow remote attackers to bypass csrf protection mechanism via the _method parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.5.

CVE-2015-8379 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-8379
GHSA Identifier GHSA-556q-h4vr-pgh2
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Cakephp/cakephp
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2015-8379

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

cakephp/cakephp fixed: 3.1.5 
Upgrade cakephp/cakephp to 3.1.5
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 cakephp/cakephp

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-8379, inspect your project dependencies for Cakephp/cakephp:

inspect dependencies for cakephp/cakephp

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cakephp/cakephp in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.5), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Cakephp/cakephp, 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

CakePHP 2.x and 3.x before 3.1.5 might allow remote attackers to bypass the CSRF protection mechanism via the `_method` parameter.

CVE-2015-8379 Affected Cakephp/cakephp Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cakephp/cakephp
 Packagist
≥ 2.0.0-alpha
< 3.1.5
3.1.5

References

NVD — CVE-2015-8379 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8379
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/commit/0f818a23a876c01429196bf7623e1e94a50230f0
Cakephp/cakephp Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp
bakery.cakephp.org/2015/11/29/cakephp_... WEB
http://bakery.cakephp.org/2015/11/29/cakephp_315_released.html
Cakephp/cakephp Security Information SECURITY
http://blog.mindedsecurity.com/2016/01/request-parameter-method-may-lead-to.html
Cakephp/cakephp Security Information SECURITY
http://karmainsecurity.com/KIS-2016-01
Cakephp/cakephp Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135301/CakePHP-3.2.0-CSRF-Bypass.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/42
Cakephp/cakephp Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537317/100/0/threaded

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8379?
CVE-2015-8379 is a security vulnerability in Cakephp/cakephp involving CakePHP might allow remote attackers to bypass CSRF protection mechanism via the _method parameter under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Cakephp/cakephp versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.5 across affected packages: cakephp/cakephp.
What version fixes CVE-2015-8379?
Upgrading to 3.1.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cakephp/cakephp affected?
Yes, cakephp/cakephp is affected in releases prior to 3.1.5. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-8379?
CVE-2015-8379 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-8379?
CVE-2015-8379 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-8379?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for cakephp/cakephp'. 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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