CVE-2019-13237 Local file inclusion allows unauthorized access to internal resources in Alkacon OpenCms
Attackers can exploit Local File Inclusion vulnerabilities in multiple JSP resources to access sensitive server files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-13237?
CVE-2019-13237 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Aug 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Alkacon OpenCms 10.5.4 and 10.5.5, there are multiple resources vulnerable to Local File Inclusion that allow an attacker to access server resources: clearhistory.jsp, convertxml.jsp, group_new.jsp, loginmessage.jsp, xmlcontentrepair.jsp, and /system/workplace/admin/history/settings/index.jsp.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13237?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.opencms:opencms-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.opencms:opencms-core Maven | All versions | 11.0.1 |
org.opencms:opencms-core Maven | All versions | 11.0.1 |
Products include Alkacon Opencms Apollo Template.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13237?
Upgrade org.opencms:opencms-core to 11.0.1 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-13237 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13237 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-36hf-6hp2-9g4c.