CVE-2019-6257: SSRF

Published Jan 14, 2019
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Updated

A Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in elFinder before 2.1.46 could allow a malicious user to access the content of internal network resources. This occurs in getremotecontents() in php/elFinder.class.php.

Other sources

A Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in elFinder before 2.1.49 could allow a malicious user to access the content of internal network resources. This occurs in getremotecontents() in php/elFinder.class.php.

GitHub

Fixed being bypassable of CVE-2019-6257 SSRF.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
composer/studio-42/elfinder<2.1.49
2.1.49
composer/studio-42/elfinder<2.1.49
2.1.49
std42 elFinder<2.1.46

Event History

Jan 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 16, 2019
Advisory Published
03:19 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6257?

CVE-2019-6257 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF).

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-6257?

To fix CVE-2019-6257, update elFinder to version 2.1.49 or later.

3

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2019-6257?

CVE-2019-6257 is a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

4

Which versions of elFinder are affected by CVE-2019-6257?

elFinder versions prior to 2.1.49 are affected by CVE-2019-6257.

5

What does CVE-2019-6257 allow a malicious user to do?

CVE-2019-6257 allows a malicious user to access the content of internal network resources.

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