CVE-2019-6339

PHAR stream wrapper Arbitrary PHP code execution

Description

In Drupal Core versions 7.x prior to 7.62, 8.6.x prior to 8.6.6 and 8.5.x prior to 8.5.9; A remote code execution vulnerability exists in PHP's built-in phar stream wrapper when performing file operations on an untrusted phar:// URI. Some Drupal code (core, contrib, and custom) may be performing file operations on insufficiently validated user input, thereby being exposed to this vulnerability. This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that such code paths typically require access to an administrative permission or an atypical configuration.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 77.25% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory drupal.org
Affected: Drupal Drupal core
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6339?
CVE-2019-6339 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6339?
To fix CVE-2019-6339, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-6339 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-6339 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~77% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-6339?
CVE-2019-6339 affects Drupal Drupal core.
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