CVE-2019-13915: High severity b3log wide vulnerability

Published Jul 18, 2019
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Updated

b3log Wide before 1.6.0 allows three types of attacks to access arbitrary files. First, the attacker can write code in the editor, and compile and run it approximately three times to read an arbitrary file. Second, the attacker can create a symlink, and then place the symlink into a ZIP archive. An unzip operation leads to read access, and write access (depending on file permissions), to the symlink target. Third, the attacker can import a Git repository that contains a symlink, similarly leading to read and write access.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/b3log/wide<1.6.0
1.6.0
b3log Wide<1.6.0

Event History

Jul 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
04:50 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13915?

CVE-2019-13915 has a high severity due to its potential for arbitrary file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-13915?

To fix CVE-2019-13915, upgrade b3log Wide to version 1.6.0 or later.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2019-13915 allow?

CVE-2019-13915 allows attackers to read arbitrary files through code execution and symlink manipulation.

4

Which versions of b3log Wide are affected by CVE-2019-13915?

Versions of b3log Wide before 1.6.0 are affected by CVE-2019-13915.

5

Is CVE-2019-13915 a remote code execution vulnerability?

No, CVE-2019-13915 is not a remote code execution vulnerability but does allow arbitrary file access.

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