MediumGHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887CVE-2023-38708

Pimcore Path Traversal Vulnerability in AssetController:importServerFilesAction

Published 3 Aug 2023 · Updated 10 Sept 2026

Affected package

Affected
<10.6.7
Fixed in
10.6.7
Update to the fixed version for your release line, for example:composer require pimcore/pimcore:^10.6.7

Details

Impact

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.

Tamper with system settings by modifying key files, such as the hosts file in Windows or configuration files for other services.

Cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted.

The consequences of exploiting this vulnerability can be detrimental to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. It's crucial to address this vulnerability to protect sensitive data and ensure the proper functioning of the system.

Patches

Update to version 10.6.7 or apply this patch manually https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22c.patch

Workarounds

Apply patch https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22c.patch manually.

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References

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