CVE-2017-8383 Craft CMS Unauthorized View
Attackers can view contents of files in the craft/app/ folder due to improper access restrictions in Craft CMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8383?
CVE-2017-8383 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Craftcms Craft Cms, published on 1 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Craft CMS before 2.6.2976 does not properly restrict viewing the contents of files in the craft/app/ folder.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8383?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including craftcms/cms. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
craftcms/cms Packagist | All versions | 2.6.2976 |
craftcms/cms Packagist | All versions | 2.6.2976 |
Products include Craftcms Craft Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8383?
Upgrade craftcms/cms to 2.6.2976 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2017-8383 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8383 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Craftcms Craft Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qq6-fgpw-xw45.