CVE-2022-25773: Mautic/core Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4w2w-36vm-c8hf
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25773 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Mautic/core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves mautic allows relative path traversal in assets file upload. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.2.3.

CVE-2022-25773 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25773
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4w2w-36vm-c8hf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Mautic/core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2022-25773

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mautic/core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mautic/core fixed: 5.2.3 
Upgrade mautic/core to 5.2.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for mautic/core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-25773, inspect your project dependencies for Mautic/core:

inspect dependencies for mautic/core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mautic/core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.2.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where 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. In Mautic/core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### 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 If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: Email us at [security@mautic.org](mailto:security@mautic.org)

CVE-2022-25773 Affected Mautic/core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mautic/core
 Packagist
< 5.2.3
5.2.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-4w2w-36vm-c8hf
NVD — CVE-2022-25773 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25773
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/commit/e6aaad99f399c5df1ce6273609920098e5c2564a
Mautic/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mautic/mautic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25773?
CVE-2022-25773 is a security vulnerability in Mautic/core involving Mautic allows Relative Path Traversal in assets file upload under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Mautic/core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.2.3 across affected packages: mautic/core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25773?
Upgrading to 5.2.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mautic/core affected?
Yes, mautic/core is affected in releases prior to 5.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 5.2.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25773?
CVE-2022-25773 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-25773?
CVE-2022-25773 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (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.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-25773?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mautic/core'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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