mautic/core

CVE-2022-25773

CVE-2022-25773 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in mautic/core (composer), affecting versions < 5.2.3. It is fixed in 5.2.3.

Key facts
CVSS score
4.3
Medium
Attack vector
Network
Issuing authority
GitHub Advisory Database
Affected package
mautic/core
Fixed in
5.2.3
Disclosed
2022

Summary

Summary This advisory addresses a file placement vulnerability that could allow assets to be uploaded to unintended directories on the server. Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory: A vulnerability exists in the asset upload functionality that allows users to upload files to directories outside of the intended temporary directory. Mitigation Please update to 5.2.3 or later. Workarounds None References If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: Email us at [email protected]

Impact

What is path traversal?

Input manipulates file paths to reach files outside the intended directory, such as configuration or credential files. Typical impact: unauthorized file read or write outside the intended directory.

Severity and exposure

CVE-2022-25773 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, low privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment.

A fixed version is available (5.2.3). Upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

composer

  • mautic/core (< 5.2.3)

Security releases

  • mautic/core → 5.2.3 (composer)
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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Remediation advice

Upgrade mautic/core to 5.2.3 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

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Frequently asked questions about CVE-2022-25773

What is CVE-2022-25773?

CVE-2022-25773 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in mautic/core (composer), affecting versions < 5.2.3. It is fixed in 5.2.3. Input manipulates file paths to reach files outside the intended directory, such as configuration or credential files.

How severe is CVE-2022-25773?

CVE-2022-25773 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of mautic/core are affected by CVE-2022-25773?

mautic/core (composer) versions < 5.2.3 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-25773?

Yes. CVE-2022-25773 is fixed in 5.2.3. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2022-25773 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2022-25773 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-2022-25773 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-2022-25773?

Upgrade mautic/core to 5.2.3 or later.

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