GHSA-6v7p-5qcq-268c Zend-Navigation vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting

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An attacker can inject malicious scripts via HTML attributes in Zend Framework view helpers, potentially stealing user data or executing code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is GHSA-6v7p-5qcq-268c?

GHSA-6v7p-5qcq-268c is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in zendframework/zend-navigation, published on 7 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Many Zend Framework 2 view helpers were using the escapeHtml() view helper in order to escape HTML attributes, instead of the more appropriate escapeHtmlAttr(). In situations where user data and/or JavaScript is used to seed attributes, this can lead to potential cross site scripting (XSS) attack vectors.

Vulnerable view helpers include:

  • All Zend\Form view helpers.
  • Most Zend\Navigation (aka Zend\View\Helper\Navigation\*) view helpers.
  • All "HTML Element" view helpers: htmlFlash(), htmlPage(), htmlQuickTime().
  • Zend\View\Helper\Gravatar

Which versions are affected by GHSA-6v7p-5qcq-268c?

4 open source packages ship an affected version, including zendframework/zend-navigation.

PackageAffectedFixed in
zendframework/zend-navigation PackagistFrom 2.0.02.2.7
zendframework/zend-navigation PackagistFrom 2.0.02.2.7
zendframework/zend-navigation PackagistFrom 2.3.02.3.1
zendframework/zend-navigation PackagistFrom 2.3.02.3.1

How do I fix GHSA-6v7p-5qcq-268c?

Upgrade zendframework/zend-navigation to a fixed version for your release line: 2.2.7 or 2.3.1.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is GHSA-6v7p-5qcq-268c being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-6v7p-5qcq-268c in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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