Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Yii2 versions before 2.0.5 had a flaw in ViewAction that could let an attacker cause the application to run a local PHP file through a crafted view parameter. That can turn a web route into unintended server-side code execution if the vulnerable component is exposed.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any legacy Yii2 application, especially internet-facing systems. There is no KEV evidence of active exploitation in the bundle, but the described impact can cross into server-side code execution.
Technical view
The CVE describes yii\web\ViewAction in Yii2 2.x before 2.0.5 executing arbitrary local .php files through relative path handling in the view parameter. The bundle provides no CVSS, CWE, or detailed exploit prerequisites beyond that behavior.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in Yii2 applications running versions before 2.0.5 and using an exposed ViewAction route that accepts user-controlled view selection. The bundle does not identify specific downstream products or packages beyond Yii2.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. The vulnerability is still serious because the described impact is local PHP file execution from a web-accessible parameter.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE text names the vulnerable component, affected version boundary, and parameter class, but provides no CVSS vector or CWE. Validate exposure by dependency version and ViewAction usage before assigning application-specific severity.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Yii2 to 2.0.5 or later per the vendor security release.
- Check vendor guidance and dependency advisories for any application-specific upgrade notes.
- Inventory Yii2 applications and confirm no pre-2.0.5 dependency remains.
- Prioritize internet-facing applications using ViewAction routes.
Validation and detection
- Review dependency manifests for Yii2 versions earlier than 2.0.5.
- Identify routes or controllers using yii\web\ViewAction.
- Confirm exposed environments no longer run vulnerable Yii2 builds.
- Record evidence from package lockfiles, deployment artifacts, or runtime dependency reports.
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