CVE-2023-2315: Opencart/opencart Path Traversal Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v4j2-cwmm-xg89
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CVSS 8.1
CWE-20 CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-2315 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Opencart/opencart libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves opencart path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.2.3.

CVE-2023-2315 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-2315
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v4j2-cwmm-xg89
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Opencart/opencart
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-2315

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

opencart/opencart fixed: 4.0.2.3 
Upgrade opencart/opencart to 4.0.2.3
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 opencart/opencart

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-2315, inspect your project dependencies for Opencart/opencart:

inspect dependencies for opencart/opencart

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opencart/opencart in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.2.3), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Opencart/opencart, 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 in OpenCart versions 4.0.0.0 to 4.0.2.2 allows an authenticated user with access/modify privilege on the Log component to empty out arbitrary files on the server

CVE-2023-2315 Affected Opencart/opencart Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.2.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
opencart/opencart
 Packagist
≥ 4.0.0.0
< 4.0.2.3
4.0.2.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-2315 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2315
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/opencart/opencart/commit/0a8dd91e385f70e42795380009fd644224c1bc97
Opencart/opencart Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencart/opencart
Opencart/opencart Release RELEASE
https://github.com/opencart/opencart/releases/tag/4.0.2.3
starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-23... WEB
https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-2315

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2315?
CVE-2023-2315 is a security vulnerability in Opencart/opencart involving OpenCart Path Traversal vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Opencart/opencart versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.2.3 across affected packages: opencart/opencart.
What version fixes CVE-2023-2315?
Upgrading to 4.0.2.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opencart/opencart affected?
Yes, opencart/opencart is affected in releases prior to 4.0.2.3. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.2.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2315?
CVE-2023-2315 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-2315?
CVE-2023-2315 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-2315?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for opencart/opencart'. 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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