CVE-2019-0207: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Sep 16 2019(Updated: )
Tapestry processes assets `/assets/ctx` using classes chain `StaticFilesFilter -> AssetDispatcher -> ContextResource`, which doesn't filter the character `\`, so attacker can perform a path traversal attack to read any files on Windows platform.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tapestry | >=5.4.0<=5.4.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/765be3606d865de513f6df9288842c3cf58b09a987c617a535f2b99d@%3Cusers.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/bac8d6f9e1b4059b319d9cba6f33219a99b81623476ec896138f851c@%3Cusers.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7d9c54beb1dc97dcccc58d9b5d31f0f7166f9a25ad1beba5f8091e0c@%3Ccommits.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r87523dd07886223aa086edc25fe9b8ddb9c1090f7db25b068dc30843@%3Ccommits.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/765be3606d865de513f6df9288842c3cf58b09a987c617a535f2b99d%40%3Cusers.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/bac8d6f9e1b4059b319d9cba6f33219a99b81623476ec896138f851c%40%3Cusers.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r87523dd07886223aa086edc25fe9b8ddb9c1090f7db25b068dc30843%40%3Ccommits.tapestry.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7d9c54beb1dc97dcccc58d9b5d31f0f7166f9a25ad1beba5f8091e0c%40%3Ccommits.tapestry.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0207?
CVE-2019-0207 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for path traversal attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0207?
To mitigate CVE-2019-0207, upgrade Apache Tapestry to a version higher than 5.4.4.
What kind of attack does CVE-2019-0207 allow?
CVE-2019-0207 allows attackers to perform path traversal attacks to read arbitrary files on Windows systems.
Which versions of Apache Tapestry are affected by CVE-2019-0207?
CVE-2019-0207 affects Apache Tapestry versions from 5.4.0 to 5.4.4.
Is CVE-2019-0207 specific to any operating system?
Yes, CVE-2019-0207 is specifically a vulnerability on Windows platforms.
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