Summary
Improper regex in htaccess file
Workarounds
No
References
- Release post: https://www.mautic.org/blog/community/mautic-4-2-one-small-step-mautic
- Internally tracked under MST-32
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Impact
the 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.
Affected versions
Security releases
Kodem intelligence
Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2022-25769? CVE-2022-25769 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in mautic/core (composer), affecting versions < 3.3.5. It is fixed in 3.3.5, 4.2.0.
- Which versions of mautic/core are affected by CVE-2022-25769? mautic/core (composer) versions < 3.3.5 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2022-25769? Yes. CVE-2022-25769 is fixed in 3.3.5, 4.2.0. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2022-25769 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2022-25769 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2022-25769 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-25769?
- Upgrade
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mautic/coreto 4.2.0 or later
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