Headline
GHSA-fp7q-xhhw-6rj3: Path traversal vulnerability in the file manager
Impact
Authenticated users in the back end can list files outside the document root in the file manager.
Patches
Update to Contao 4.9.40, 4.13.21 or 5.1.4.
Workarounds
None.
References
https://contao.org/en/security-advisories/directory-traversal-in-the-file-manager
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, open an issue in contao/contao.
Path traversal vulnerability in the file manager
High severity GitHub Reviewed Published Apr 25, 2023 in contao/contao • Updated Apr 26, 2023
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Contao is an open source content management system. Prior to versions 4.9.40, 4.13.21, and 5.1.4, logged in users can list arbitrary system files in the file manager by manipulating the Ajax request. However, it is not possible to read the contents of these files. Users should update to Contao 4.9.40, 4.13.21 or 5.1.4 to receive a patch. There are no known workarounds.