CVE-2022-25769: mautic — Fix

Description

ImpactThe default .htaccess file has some restrictions in the access to PHP files to only allow specific PHP files to be executed in the root of the application. This logic isn't correct, as the regex in the second FilesMatch only checks the filename, not the full path.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1284 CWE-1284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
acquia	mautic	< 3.3.5
acquia	mautic	4.0.0 — 4.2.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-mj6m-246h-9w56

Other References

https://www.mautic.org/blog/community/mautic-4-2-one-small-step-mautic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25769? +

ImpactThe default .htaccess file has some restrictions in the access to PHP files to only allow specific PHP files to be executed in the root of the application. This logic isn't correct, as the regex in the second FilesMatch only checks the filename, not the full path. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-25769? +

CVE-2022-25769 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25769? +

CVE-2022-25769 affects products from acquia, specifically: mautic. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-25769? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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