CVE-2015-2067: Dweeves/magmi Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c252-xc8v-mqmm
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-2067 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Dweeves/magmi libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves magmi plugin for magento server directory traversal. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2015-2067 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-2067
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c252-xc8v-mqmm
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 Dweeves/magmi
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-2067

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

dweeves/magmi fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade dweeves/magmi to Latest secure release
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 dweeves/magmi

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-2067, inspect your project dependencies for Dweeves/magmi:

inspect dependencies for dweeves/magmi

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Dweeves/magmi in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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 Dweeves/magmi, 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in web/ajax_pluginconf.php in the MAGMI (aka Magento Mass Importer) plugin for Magento Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

CVE-2015-2067 Affected Dweeves/magmi Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
dweeves/magmi
 Packagist
≤ 0.7.21

References

NVD — CVE-2015-2067 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2067
Dweeves/magmi Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/dweeves/magmi-git
Dweeves/magmi Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210122162452/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74881
Dweeves/magmi Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130250/Magento-Server-MAGMI-Cross-Site-Scripting-Local-File-Inclusion.html
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35996 WEB
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35996

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2067?
CVE-2015-2067 is a security vulnerability in Dweeves/magmi involving MAGMI plugin for Magento Server Directory Traversal under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Dweeves/magmi versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: dweeves/magmi.
What version fixes CVE-2015-2067?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is dweeves/magmi affected?
Yes, dweeves/magmi is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-2067?
CVE-2015-2067 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-2015-2067?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for dweeves/magmi'. 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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