CWE
284
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8383

First published: Mon May 01 2017(Updated: )

Craft CMS before 2.6.2976 does not properly restrict viewing the contents of files in the `craft/app/` folder.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
composer/craftcms/cms<2.6.2976
2.6.2976
CraftCMS Craft CMS<=2.6.2974

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8383?

    CVE-2017-8383 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to improper file access restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8383?

    To fix CVE-2017-8383, update Craft CMS to version 2.6.2976 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-8383 have on Craft CMS?

    CVE-2017-8383 allows unauthorized users to view sensitive files within the craft/app/ directory of Craft CMS.

  • Is CVE-2017-8383 present in earlier versions of Craft CMS?

    Yes, CVE-2017-8383 affects all versions of Craft CMS before 2.6.2976.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-8383?

    Users and administrators of Craft CMS versions earlier than 2.6.2976 are affected by CVE-2017-8383.

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