CVE-2012-3353 Apache Sling JCR ContentLoader XmlReader Arbitrary File Load
An attacker can import arbitrary local files into the content repository, leading to potential information disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-3353?
CVE-2012-3353 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Apache Sling, published on 8 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Apache Sling JCR ContentLoader 2.1.4 XmlReader used in the Sling JCR content loader module makes it possible to import arbitrary files in the content repository, including local files, causing potential information leaks. Users should upgrade to version 2.1.6 of the JCR ContentLoader
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3353?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.jcr.contentloader. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.jcr.contentloader Maven | All versions | 2.1.6 |
org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.jcr.contentloader Maven | All versions | 2.1.6 |
Products include Apache Sling Jcr Contentloader.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3353?
Upgrade org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.jcr.contentloader to 2.1.6 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2012-3353 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3353 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wjp3-4xcq-598p.