CVE-2020-10963: Frozennode/administrator FrozenNode Laravel-Administrator Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9r2j-rg24-fvpj
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CVSS 7.2
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-10963 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.2) frozennode laravel-administrator unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Frozennode/administrator libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves frozennode laravel-administrator unrestricted file upload. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-10963 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-10963
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9r2j-rg24-fvpj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Frozennode/administrator
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.2

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2020-10963

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

frozennode/administrator fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade frozennode/administrator 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 frozennode/administrator

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2020-10963, inspect your project dependencies for Frozennode/administrator:

inspect dependencies for frozennode/administrator

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Frozennode/administrator 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-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Frozennode/administrator, 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

FrozenNode Laravel-Administrator through 5.0.12 allows unrestricted file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via `admin/tips_image/image/file_upload` image upload with PHP content within a GIF image that has the `.php` extension. NOTE: this product is discontinued.

CVE-2020-10963 Affected Frozennode/administrator Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
frozennode/administrator
 Packagist
≤ 5.0.12

References

NVD — CVE-2020-10963 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10963
xavibel.com/2020/03/23/unrestri... WEB
https://xavibel.com/2020/03/23/unrestricted-file-upload-in-frozennode-laravel-administrator
Frozennode/administrator Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160243/Laravel-Administrator-4-File-Upload.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10963?
CVE-2020-10963 is a security vulnerability in Frozennode/administrator involving FrozenNode Laravel-Administrator unrestricted file upload under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Frozennode/administrator versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: frozennode/administrator.
What version fixes CVE-2020-10963?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is frozennode/administrator affected?
Yes, frozennode/administrator is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-10963?
CVE-2020-10963 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-10963?
CVE-2020-10963 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2020-10963?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for frozennode/administrator'. 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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