CVE-2023-38708 Pimcore Path Traversal Vulnerability in AssetController:importServerFilesAction
Attackers can overwrite or modify sensitive files via path traversal in AssetController, potentially causing denial of service or unauthorized access.
- 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-2023-38708?
CVE-2023-38708 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Pimcore Pimcore, published on 4 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Pimcore is an Open Source Data & Experience Management Platform: PIM, MDM, CDP, DAM, DXP/CMS & Digital Commerce. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the `AssetController::importServerFilesAction`, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcore_log parameter.This can lead to potential denial of service---key file overwrite. The impact of this vulnerability allows attackers to: overwrite or modify sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or disclosure of confidential information. This could also cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38708?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including pimcore/pimcore. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pimcore/pimcore Packagist | All versions | 10.6.7 |
pimcore/pimcore Packagist | All versions | 10.6.7 |
Products include Pimcore Pimcore.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38708?
Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to 10.6.7 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-38708 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38708 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887.