CVE-2006-3934: Opencms core Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-64hc-4jx3-62jp
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CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2006-3934 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Opencms core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves alkacon opencms absolute path traversal via pathname in filepath parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.2.2.

CVE-2006-3934 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2006-3934
GHSA Identifier GHSA-64hc-4jx3-62jp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Opencms core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2006-3934

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Opencms 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.

org.opencms:opencms-core fixed: 6.2.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencms</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencms-core</artifactId>
    <version>6.2.2</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2006-3934, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opencms core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.2.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencms command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

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 Opencms 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

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in downloadTrigger.jsp in Alkacon OpenCms before 6.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the filePath parameter.

CVE-2006-3934 Affected Opencms core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.opencms:opencms-core
maven/org.opencms/opencms-core
Maven
< 6.2.2
6.2.2

References

NVD — CVE-2006-3934 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-3934
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/alkacon/opencms-core/commit/8f1c04c5a16fe8d0bdbd13b65bf2a7b5cf100ff9
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/280... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28000
Opencms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alkacon/opencms-core
Opencms core Security Information SECURITY
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1302
www.opencms.org/export/download/ope... WEB
http://www.opencms.org/export/download/opencms/opencms_6.2.2_src.zip
www.opencms.org/opencms/en/shownews... WEB
http://www.opencms.org/opencms/en/shownews.html?id=1002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3934?
CVE-2006-3934 is a security vulnerability in Opencms core involving Alkacon OpenCMS Absolute Path Traversal via pathname in filePath parameter under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Opencms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.2.2 across affected packages: org.opencms:opencms-core.
What version fixes CVE-2006-3934?
Upgrading to 6.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opencms-core affected?
Yes, org.opencms:opencms-core is affected in releases prior to 6.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 6.2.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2006-3934?
CVE-2006-3934 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 Maven dependencies for CVE-2006-3934?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencms'. 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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