CVE-2024-21519: Opencart/opencart Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7q3h-j95q-3vjh
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CVSS 6.6
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-21519 is a HIGH (CVSS 6.6) arbitrary file creation vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Opencart/opencart libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves arbitrary file creation in opencart. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-21519 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-21519
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7q3h-j95q-3vjh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.6
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Opencart/opencart
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.6

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-21519

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

opencart/opencart fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade opencart/opencart to Latest secure release
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 opencart/opencart

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-21519, inspect your project dependencies for Opencart/opencart:

inspect dependencies for opencart/opencart

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opencart/opencart in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Opencart/opencart, 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

This affects versions of the package opencart/opencart from 4.0.0.0. An Arbitrary File Creation issue was identified via the database restoration functionality. By injecting PHP code into the database, an attacker with admin privileges can create a backup file with an arbitrary filename (including the extension), within /system/storage/backup. **Note:** It is less likely for the created file to be available within the web root, as part of the security recommendations for the application suggest moving the storage path outside of the web root.

CVE-2024-21519 Affected Opencart/opencart Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
opencart/opencart
 Packagist
≥ 4.0.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-21519 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21519
Opencart/opencart Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencart/opencart
Opencart/opencart Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencart/opencart/blob/4.0.2.3/upload/admin/controller/tool/upload.php%23L353
Opencart/opencart Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencart/opencart/blob/master/upload/admin/controller/tool/upload.php%23L353
Opencart/opencart Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PHP-OPENCARTOPENCART-7266579

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21519?
CVE-2024-21519 is a security vulnerability in Opencart/opencart involving Arbitrary File Creation in opencart under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Opencart/opencart versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: opencart/opencart.
What version fixes CVE-2024-21519?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opencart/opencart affected?
Yes, opencart/opencart is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-21519?
CVE-2024-21519 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-21519?
CVE-2024-21519 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-21519?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for opencart/opencart'. 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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