CVE-2023-7036: Withdrawn Advisory Unrestricted File Upload Affecting Automad Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fpph-mqc8-h6q5
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CVSS 4.7
CWE-434 CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-7036 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.7) unrestricted file upload affecting automad vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Withdrawn Advisory libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves unrestricted file upload affecting automad. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-7036 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-7036
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fpph-mqc8-h6q5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.7
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Withdrawn Advisory
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.7

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:L/I:L/A:L).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-7036

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Withdrawn Advisory dependencies to a patched release.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

automad/automad fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade automad/automad 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 automad/automad

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-7036, inspect your project dependencies for Withdrawn Advisory:

inspect dependencies for automad/automad

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Withdrawn Advisory in your dependency tree.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 Withdrawn Advisory, 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

## Withdrawn Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because JavaScript execution is the intended functionality of automad. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. This affects the function upload of the file `FileCollectionController.php` of the component `Content Type Handler`. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely and an exploit has been disclosed publicly.

CVE-2023-7036 Affected Withdrawn Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
automad/automad
 Packagist
≤ 1.10.9

References

NVD — CVE-2023-7036 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-7036
Withdrawn Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/marcantondahmen/automad
Withdrawn Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/screetsec/VDD/tree/main/Automad%20CMS/Unrestricted%20File%20Upload
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248685
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.248685

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7036?
CVE-2023-7036 is a security vulnerability in Withdrawn Advisory involving Unrestricted File Upload affecting automad under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Withdrawn Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: automad/automad.
What version fixes CVE-2023-7036?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is automad/automad affected?
Yes, automad/automad 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-2023-7036?
CVE-2023-7036 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-7036?
CVE-2023-7036 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-2023-7036?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for automad/automad'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "published" : "2023-12-21T18:30:23Z",
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    "url" : "https://github.com/screetsec/VDD/tree/main/Automad%20CMS/Unrestricted%20File%20Upload"
  }, {
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    "url" : "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248685"
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