CVE-2019-5884: Studio 42/elfinder Sensitive Data Exposure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jcgc-vxqg-85xx
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-5884 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) sensitive data exposure vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Studio 42/elfinder libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves sensitive data exposure in elfinder. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.45.

CVE-2019-5884 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-5884
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jcgc-vxqg-85xx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Studio 42/elfinder
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-5884

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Studio 42/elfinder dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

studio-42/elfinder fixed: 2.1.45 
Upgrade studio-42/elfinder to 2.1.45
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 studio-42/elfinder

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2019-5884, inspect your project dependencies for Studio 42/elfinder:

inspect dependencies for studio-42/elfinder

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Studio 42/elfinder in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.45), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Studio 42/elfinder, 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

`php/elFinder.class.php` in elFinder before 2.1.45 leaks information if PHP's curl extension is enabled and `safe_mode` or `open_basedir` is not set.

CVE-2019-5884 Affected Studio 42/elfinder Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.45
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
studio-42/elfinder
 Packagist
< 2.1.45
2.1.45

References

NVD — CVE-2019-5884 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5884
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/commit/f133163f2d754584de65d718b2fde96191557316
Studio 42/elfinder Release RELEASE
https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/releases/tag/2.1.45

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5884?
CVE-2019-5884 is a security vulnerability in Studio 42/elfinder involving Sensitive Data Exposure in elFinder under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Studio 42/elfinder versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.45 across affected packages: studio-42/elfinder.
What version fixes CVE-2019-5884?
Upgrading to 2.1.45 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is studio-42/elfinder affected?
Yes, studio-42/elfinder is affected in releases prior to 2.1.45. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.45 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5884?
CVE-2019-5884 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-5884?
CVE-2019-5884 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2019-5884?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for studio-42/elfinder'. 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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