CVE-2018-19859: Main Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f6fv-fjg8-4m6w
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-19859 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Main libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves openrefine directory traversal. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2-beta.

CVE-2018-19859 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-19859
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f6fv-fjg8-4m6w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Main
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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 High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2018-19859

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Main 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.openrefine:main fixed: 3.2-beta 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.openrefine</groupId>
    <artifactId>main</artifactId>
    <version>3.2-beta</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.openrefine

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-19859, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openrefine

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Main in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2-beta), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openrefine 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 Main, 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

OpenRefine before 3.2 beta allows directory traversal via a relative pathname in a ZIP archive.

CVE-2018-19859 Affected Main Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2-beta
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.openrefine:main
maven/org.openrefine/main
Maven
< 3.2-beta
3.2-beta

References

NVD — CVE-2018-19859 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19859
Main Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/issues/1840
Main Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/pull/1901
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/commit/e243e73e4064de87a913946bd320fbbe246da656
Main Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19859?
CVE-2018-19859 is a security vulnerability in Main involving OpenRefine Directory Traversal under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Main versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2-beta across affected packages: org.openrefine:main.
What version fixes CVE-2018-19859?
Upgrading to 3.2-beta (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is main affected?
Yes, org.openrefine:main is affected in releases prior to 3.2-beta. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2-beta or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-19859?
CVE-2018-19859 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-19859?
CVE-2018-19859 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-2018-19859?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openrefine'. 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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