CVE-2023-0316: Froxlor/froxlor Path Traversal Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2023-0316?

CVE-2023-0316 is a security vulnerability in Froxlor/froxlor involving Froxlor is vulnerable to path traversal under CWE-29: Path Traversal: '\..\filename'.

Q: Which Froxlor/froxlor versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.0 across affected packages: froxlor/froxlor.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2023-0316?

Upgrading to 2.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is froxlor/froxlor affected?

Yes, froxlor/froxlor is affected in releases prior to 2.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.0 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0316?

CVE-2023-0316 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0316?

CVE-2023-0316 is classified under CWE-29: Path Traversal: '\..\filename' (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '\..\filename' (leading backslash dot dot) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.).

Q: How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-0316?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xp3g-2729-rxm3

CVSS 5.5

CWE-29

Published 2023-01-16

Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-0316 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-29: Path Traversal: '\..\filename') affecting Froxlor/froxlor libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves froxlor is vulnerable to path traversal. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.0.

CVE-2023-0316 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-0316

GHSA Identifier GHSA-xp3g-2729-rxm3

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5

CWE Classification CWE-29: Path Traversal: '\..\filename'

Affected Product Froxlor/froxlor

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2023-01-16

Last Updated 2023-01-24

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required Low (PR:L)

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-2023-0316

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

froxlor/froxlor fixed: 2.0.0

Upgrade froxlor/froxlor to 2.0.0

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 froxlor/froxlor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-0316, inspect your project dependencies for Froxlor/froxlor:

inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Froxlor/froxlor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.0), 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-29: Path Traversal: '\..\filename', where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '\..\filename' (leading backslash dot dot) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. In Froxlor/froxlor, 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

Path Traversal: '\..\filename' in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.0.

CVE-2023-0316 Affected Froxlor/froxlor Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.0.0

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
froxlor/froxlor	Packagist	< 2.0.0	2.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-0316 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0316

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor/commit/983d9294603925018225d672795bd8b4a526f41e

Froxlor/froxlor Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/Froxlor/Froxlor

huntr.dev/bounties/c190e42a-4... WEB

https://huntr.dev/bounties/c190e42a-4806-47aa-aa1e-ff5d6407e244

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0316?

CVE-2023-0316 is a security vulnerability in Froxlor/froxlor involving Froxlor is vulnerable to path traversal under CWE-29: Path Traversal: '\..\filename'.

Which Froxlor/froxlor versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.0 across affected packages: froxlor/froxlor.

What version fixes CVE-2023-0316?

Upgrading to 2.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is froxlor/froxlor affected?

Yes, froxlor/froxlor is affected in releases prior to 2.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.0 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0316?

CVE-2023-0316 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-0316?

CVE-2023-0316 is classified under CWE-29: Path Traversal: '\..\filename' (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '\..\filename' (leading backslash dot dot) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.).

How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-0316?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for froxlor/froxlor'. 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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CVSS V3

5.5 MODERATE