CVE-2008-1301: Opencms core Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xxjj-jhgc-r68f
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CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-1301 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.0 parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.5.

CVE-2008-1301 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-1301
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xxjj-jhgc-r68f
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-2008-1301

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: 7.0.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencms</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencms-core</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.5</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-2008-1301, 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 7.0.5), 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 system/workplace/admin/workplace/logfileview/logfileViewSettings.jsp in Alkacon OpenCms 7.0.3 and 7.0.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the filePath.0 parameter.

CVE-2008-1301 Affected Opencms core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.opencms:opencms-core
maven/org.opencms/opencms-core
Maven
≥ 7.0.3
< 7.0.5
7.0.5

References

NVD — CVE-2008-1301 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1301
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/alkacon/opencms-core/commit/7b73b5559c1b025dfe0f7b38ed4119c25b9df409
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/410... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41096
Opencms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alkacon/opencms-core
Opencms core Security Information SECURITY
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3731

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1301?
CVE-2008-1301 is a security vulnerability in Opencms core involving Alkacon OpenCMS Absolute Path Traversal via pathname in filePath.0 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 7.0.5 across affected packages: org.opencms:opencms-core.
What version fixes CVE-2008-1301?
Upgrading to 7.0.5 (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 7.0.5. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-1301?
CVE-2008-1301 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-2008-1301?
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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  "published" : "2022-05-01T23:38:45Z",
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    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41096"
  }, {
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