CWE-59
AllowedImproper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
2029 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-98H5-28MW-XJRQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-22 00:24 – Updated: 2024-04-03 23:05Hardlink before 0.1.2 operates on full file system objects path names which can allow a local attacker to use this flaw to conduct symlink attacks.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-3632"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-11-26T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Hardlink before 0.1.2 operates on full file system objects path names which can allow a local attacker to use this flaw to conduct symlink attacks.",
"id": "GHSA-98h5-28mw-xjrq",
"modified": "2024-04-03T23:05:37Z",
"published": "2022-04-22T00:24:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3632"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-3632"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=645516"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-3632"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-3632"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/15/2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/20/6"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-98QQ-6F93-2RG7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-03 03:14 – Updated: 2022-05-03 03:14The sort_offline function for texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2005-3011"
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"CWE-59"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2005-09-21T20:03:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "The sort_offline function for texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.",
"id": "GHSA-98qq-6f93-2rg7",
"modified": "2022-05-03T03:14:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-03T03:14:23Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-3011"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10589"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=328365"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305530"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/May/msg00004.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.trustix.org/pipermail/tsl-announce/2005-October/000354.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/16816"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/17070"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/17076"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/17093"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/17211"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/17215"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/18401"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/22929"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/23112"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/24788"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/25402"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1014992"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1015468"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1219"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-04.xml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:175"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_23_sr.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0727.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464745/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14854"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-194-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/esx-1121906-patch.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/esx-2559638-patch.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1267"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1939"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9933-5G23-6JQ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-23 21:30 – Updated: 2025-06-20 21:31A security agent link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations.
Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-52092"
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"CWE-59"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-23T21:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A security agent link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations.\n\nPlease note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-9933-5g23-6jq2",
"modified": "2025-06-20T21:31:50Z",
"published": "2024-01-23T21:30:21Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52092"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000296151?language=en_US"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-025"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-99H4-V6GX-V3QP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-29 00:00 – Updated: 2024-02-27 21:31A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20 and Cloud One - Workload Security Agent for Windows could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-40710"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-28T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20 and Cloud One - Workload Security Agent for Windows could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-99h4-v6gx-v3qp",
"modified": "2024-02-27T21:31:24Z",
"published": "2022-09-29T00:00:19Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40710"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000291590"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1296"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-99J6-PF9P-H77C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:41 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:41Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges and perform arbitrary file deletion as the SYSTEM user potentially causing Denial of Service via manipulating Junction link, after enumerating certain files, at a specific time.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-23873"
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"CWE-269",
"CWE-59"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-10T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges and perform arbitrary file deletion as the SYSTEM user potentially causing Denial of Service via manipulating Junction link, after enumerating certain files, at a specific time.",
"id": "GHSA-99j6-pf9p-h77c",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23873"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-175"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?\u0026id=TS103114"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-99VH-GVCG-X7Q6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:48 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:48Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when Open Safe Files is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack, probably related to a race condition and automatic execution of a downloaded file.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-2311"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-362",
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-07-01T18:41:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when Open Safe Files is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack, probably related to a race condition and automatic execution of a downloaded file.",
"id": "GHSA-99vh-gvcg-x7q6",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:48:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:48:48Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2311"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43495"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00002.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/30802"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1020393"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30018"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1981/references"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9C49-89G5-WCX6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 00:05 – Updated: 2022-05-02 00:05migrate_aliases.sh in Citadel Server 7.37 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-3930"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-09-04T18:41:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "migrate_aliases.sh in Citadel Server 7.37 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.",
"id": "GHSA-9c49-89g5-wcx6",
"modified": "2022-05-02T00:05:06Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T00:05:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3930"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44734"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496359"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/citadel-server"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/31648"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30877"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9C4H-XHG9-X3GJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-26 21:31 – Updated: 2026-02-12 00:31A path or symbolic link manipulation vulnerability in SIR 1.0.3 and prior versions allows an authenticated non-admin local user to overwrite system files with SIR backup files, which can potentially cause a system crash. This was achieved by adding a malicious entry to the registry under the Trellix SIR registry folder or via policy or with a junction symbolic link to files that the user would not normally have permission to acces
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-3771"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-59"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-26T11:15:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A path or symbolic link manipulation vulnerability in SIR 1.0.3 and prior versions allows an authenticated non-admin local user to overwrite system files with SIR backup files, which can potentially cause a system crash. This was achieved by adding a malicious entry to the registry under the Trellix SIR registry folder or via policy or with a junction symbolic link to files that the user would not normally have permission to acces",
"id": "GHSA-9c4h-xhg9-x3gj",
"modified": "2026-02-12T00:31:02Z",
"published": "2025-06-26T21:31:21Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3771"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://thrive.trellix.com/s/article/000014635"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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}
GHSA-9C6C-F33Q-QHR3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:44 – Updated: 2024-02-27 21:31In Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.4, 8.3RX before 8.3R7.1, 8.2RX before 8.2R12.1, and 8.1RX before 8.1R15.1, an NFS problem could allow an authenticated attacker to access the contents of arbitrary files on the affected device.
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"CVE-2019-11538"
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-04-26T02:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.4, 8.3RX before 8.3R7.1, 8.2RX before 8.2R12.1, and 8.1RX before 8.1R15.1, an NFS problem could allow an authenticated attacker to access the contents of arbitrary files on the affected device.",
"id": "GHSA-9c6c-f33q-qhr3",
"modified": "2024-02-27T21:31:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:44:44Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11538"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://devco.re/blog/2019/09/02/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-3-the-golden-Pulse-Secure-ssl-vpn-rce-chain-with-Twitter-as-case-study"
},
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"url": "https://i.blackhat.com/USA-19/Wednesday/us-19-Tsai-Infiltrating-Corporate-Intranet-Like-NSA.pdf"
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"url": "https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44101"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927237"
},
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108073"
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}
GHSA-9C9V-W225-V5RG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-15 20:35 – Updated: 2023-08-23 17:19Impact
A vulnerability in Ghost allows authenticated users to upload files which are symlinks. This can be exploited to perform an arbitrary file read of any file on the operating system.
Site administrators can check for exploitation of this issue by looking for unknown symlinks within Ghost's content/ folder
Vulnerable versions
This security vulnerability is present in Ghost ≤ v5.59.0.
Patches
v5.59.1 contains a fix for this issue.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at security@ghost.org
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"name": "ghost"
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"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
},
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"fixed": "5.59.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-40028"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-08-15T20:35:20Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-15T18:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "### Impact\n\nA vulnerability in Ghost allows authenticated users to upload files which are symlinks. This can be exploited to perform an arbitrary file read of any file on the operating system.\n\nSite administrators can check for exploitation of this issue by looking for unknown symlinks within Ghost\u0027s `content/` folder\n\n### Vulnerable versions\n\nThis security vulnerability is present in Ghost \u2264 v5.59.0.\n\n### Patches\n\nv5.59.1 contains a fix for this issue.\n\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Email us at [security@ghost.org](mailto:security@ghost.org)\n",
"id": "GHSA-9c9v-w225-v5rg",
"modified": "2023-08-23T17:19:50Z",
"published": "2023-08-15T20:35:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-9c9v-w225-v5rg"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40028"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/690fbf3f7302ff3f77159c0795928bdd20f41205"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Ghost vulnerable to arbitrary file read via symlinks in content import"
}
Mitigation MIT-48.1
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
- Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
- Denying access to a file can prevent an attacker from replacing that file with a link to a sensitive file. Ensure good compartmentalization in the system to provide protected areas that can be trusted.
CAPEC-132: Symlink Attack
An adversary positions a symbolic link in such a manner that the targeted user or application accesses the link's endpoint, assuming that it is accessing a file with the link's name.
CAPEC-17: Using Malicious Files
An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an adversary to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an adversary to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
CAPEC-35: Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files. When the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high.
CAPEC-76: Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls
An attacker manipulates inputs to the target software which the target software passes to file system calls in the OS. The goal is to gain access to, and perhaps modify, areas of the file system that the target software did not intend to be accessible.