CVE-2014-1836: Impresscms/impresscms Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wcj4-ff9m-5r7g
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-1836 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Impresscms/impresscms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves impresscms path traversal to arbitrary file delete. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.6.

CVE-2014-1836 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-1836
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wcj4-ff9m-5r7g
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 Impresscms/impresscms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-1836

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

impresscms/impresscms fixed: 1.3.6 
Upgrade impresscms/impresscms to 1.3.6
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 impresscms/impresscms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-1836, inspect your project dependencies for Impresscms/impresscms:

inspect dependencies for impresscms/impresscms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Impresscms/impresscms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.6), 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-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 Impresscms/impresscms, 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 `htdocs/libraries/image-editor/image-edit.php` in ImpressCMS before 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a full pathname in the `image_path` parameter in a cancel action.

CVE-2014-1836 Affected Impresscms/impresscms Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
impresscms/impresscms
 Packagist
< 1.3.6
1.3.6

References

NVD — CVE-2014-1836 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1836
Impresscms/impresscms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ImpressCMS/impresscms/issues/914
Impresscms/impresscms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/generic/impresscms-1.3.5.txt
Impresscms/impresscms Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228234251/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65279
community.impresscms.org/modules/smartsectio... WEB
http://community.impresscms.org/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=675
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Feb/14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1836?
CVE-2014-1836 is a security vulnerability in Impresscms/impresscms involving ImpressCMS Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Delete under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Impresscms/impresscms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.6 across affected packages: impresscms/impresscms.
What version fixes CVE-2014-1836?
Upgrading to 1.3.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is impresscms/impresscms affected?
Yes, impresscms/impresscms is affected in releases prior to 1.3.6. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-1836?
CVE-2014-1836 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 Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-1836?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for impresscms/impresscms'. 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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