#VU78934 Path traversal in Pimcore - CVE-2023-38708

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78934

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38708

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pimcore
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Pimcore

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in AssetController:importServerFilesAction. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and overwrite or modify arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pimcore: 10.6.0 - 10.6.6

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External links
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22c

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.