CVE-2023-38708
highpriority · track · 35EPSS 0.006 · 51 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
Pimcore is an Open Source Data & Experience Management Platform: PIM, MDM, CDP, DAM, DXP/CMS & Digital Commerce. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the `AssetController::importServerFilesAction`, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcore_log parameter.This can lead to potential denial of service---key file overwrite. The impact of this vulnerability allows attackers to: overwrite or modify sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or disclosure of confidential information. This could also cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted.
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.3–8.8
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affected products (3)
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advisories (1)
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- GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887Pimcore Path Traversal Vulnerability in AssetController:importServerFilesAction2023-08-03ghsa · osvUS
### Impact A path traversal vulnerability exists in the `AssetController::importServerFilesAction`, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcore_log parameter.This can lead to potential denial of service---key file overwrite. The impact of this vulnerability allows attackers to: Overwrite or modify sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or disclosure of confidential information. Tamper with system settings by modifying key files, such as the hosts file in Windows or configuration files for other services. Cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted. The consequences of exploiting this vulnerability can be detrimental to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. It's crucial to address this vulnerability to protect sensitive data and ensure the proper functioning of the system. ### Patches Update to version 10.6.7 or apply this patch manually https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22c.patch ### Workarounds Apply patch https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22c.patch manually.
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references (7)
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- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2023-38708/cnnvd
- https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22ccnnvd
- https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887cnnvd
- https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22cenisa_euvd
- https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887enisa_euvd
- https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22cPatchnvd
- https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887PatchVendor Advisorynvd
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