CVE-2019-19374 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can delete arbitrary files and view full paths via a custom form's file upload field in Squiz Matrix CMS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-19374?

CVE-2019-19374 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in core/assets/form/form_question_types/form_question_type_file_upload/form_question_type_file_upload.inc in Squiz Matrix CMS 5.5.0 prior to 5.5.0.3, 5.5.1 prior to 5.5.1.8, 5.5.2 prior to 5.5.2.4, and 5.5.3 prior to 5.5.3.3 where a user can delete arbitrary files from the server during interaction with the File Upload field type, when a custom form exists. (This is related to an information disclosure issue within the File Upload field type that allows users to view the full path to uploaded files, including the product's web root directory.)

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19374?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Squiz Matrix.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19374?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-19374 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2019-19374 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-19374 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mf37-6gxg-hj9q.

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