DRUPAL-CORE-2019-010 Drupal 8 core's `file_save_upload()` function does not strip the leading and trailing dot ('.') from filenames, like Drupal 7 did.

Not scored Published

Authenticated users with upload permissions can bypass security protections by uploading files with leading or trailing dots, such as .htaccess 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 DRUPAL-CORE-2019-010?

DRUPAL-CORE-2019-010 is a vulnerability in drupal/core, published on 18 Dec 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Drupal 8 core's file_save_upload() function does not strip the leading and trailing dot ('.') from filenames, like Drupal 7 did.

Users with the ability to upload files with any extension in conjunction with contributed modules may be able to use this to upload system files such as .htaccess in order to bypass protections afforded by Drupal's default .htaccess file.

After this fix, file_save_upload() now trims leading and trailing dots from filenames.

Which versions are affected by DRUPAL-CORE-2019-010?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including drupal/core.

PackageAffectedFixed in
drupal/core PackagistFrom 8.0.08.7.11, 8.8.1

How do I fix DRUPAL-CORE-2019-010?

Upgrade drupal/core to a fixed version for your release line: 8.7.11 or 8.8.1.

Is DRUPAL-CORE-2019-010 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of DRUPAL-CORE-2019-010 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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