CVE-2022-25773: Relative Path Traversal in assets file upload

Published Feb 26, 2025
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Updated

Summary

This advisory addresses a file placement vulnerability that could allow assets to be uploaded to unintended directories on the server.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory: A vulnerability exists in the asset upload functionality that allows users to upload files to directories outside of the intended temporary directory.

Mitigation

Please update to 5.2.3 or later.

Workarounds

None

References

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Email us at security@mautic.org

Other sources

This advisory addresses a file placement vulnerability that could allow assets to be uploaded to unintended directories on the server.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory: A vulnerability exists in the asset upload functionality that allows users to upload files to directories outside of the intended temporary directory.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/mautic/core<5.2.3
5.2.3
Acquia Mautic<5.2.3

Event History

Feb 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:48 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·08:09 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25773?

CVE-2022-25773 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized file placement.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-25773?

To fix CVE-2022-25773, you should upgrade to Mautic version 5.2.3 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-25773?

CVE-2022-25773 affects versions of the Mautic core package prior to 5.2.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-25773?

CVE-2022-25773 is an improper limitation of pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2022-25773 lead to remote code execution?

While CVE-2022-25773 primarily allows unauthorized file upload, it may lead to remote code execution if exploited.

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