ImpressCMS up to 1.3.5 Pathname image-edit.php image_path Absolute path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in ImpressCMS up to 1.3.5. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library htdocs/libraries/image-editor/image-edit.php of the component Pathname Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument image_path can lead to path traversal (Absolute). This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-1836. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ImpressCMS up to 1.3.5. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality in the library htdocs/libraries/image-editor/image-edit.php of the component Pathname Handler. The manipulation of the argument image_path with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability (Absolute). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in htdocs/libraries/image-editor/image-edit.php in ImpressCMS before 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a full pathname in the image_path parameter in a cancel action.

The weakness was presented 07/01/2015 by Pedro Ribeiro (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-1836 since 01/30/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:htdocs/libraries/image-editor/image-edit.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 1.3.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (31431), SecurityFocus (BID 65279†) and OSVDB (102770†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
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Name: Absolute
Class: Path traversal / Absolute
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ImpressCMS 1.3.6

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01/30/2014 🔍
01/31/2014 +1 days 🔍
07/01/2015 +516 days 🔍
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07/02/2015 +1 days 🔍
02/08/2025 +3509 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Researcher: Pedro Ribeiro
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1836 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1836
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76168
SecurityFocus: 65279 - ImpressCMS Arbitrary File Access And Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 102770

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2015 10:08
Updated: 02/08/2025 23:23
Changes: 07/02/2015 10:08 (59), 04/20/2019 07:46 (1), 02/08/2025 23:23 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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