CVE-2022-24977: Path Traversal

Published Feb 13, 2022
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Updated

ImpressCMS before 1.4.2 allows unauthenticated remote code execution via ...../// directory traversal in origName or imageName, leading to unsafe interaction with the CKEditor processImage.php script. The payload may be placed in PHPSESSIONUPLOADPROGRESS when the PHP installation supports uploadprogress.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ImpressCMS ImpressCMS<1.4.2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/ImpressCMS/impresscms/commit/a66d7bb499faafab803e24833606028fa0ba4261

Patch Available

https://github.com/ImpressCMS/impresscms/compare/1.4.1...v1.4.2

Event History

Feb 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:39 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24977?

CVE-2022-24977 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthenticated remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-24977?

To remediate CVE-2022-24977, update ImpressCMS to version 1.4.2 or later.

3

What exposure does CVE-2022-24977 create for users?

CVE-2022-24977 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code remotely by exploiting directory traversal vulnerabilities.

4

Which versions of ImpressCMS are affected by CVE-2022-24977?

CVE-2022-24977 affects all ImpressCMS versions prior to 1.4.2.

5

What kind of attack is facilitated by CVE-2022-24977?

CVE-2022-24977 facilitates remote code execution via unsafe interactions with the CKEditor processImage.php script.

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