CVE-2023-2336

Workarounds

Apply patch https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/498cadec2292f7842fb10612068ac78496e884b4.patch manually.

References

https://huntr.dev/bounties/af764624-7746-4f53-8480-85348dbb4f14/

An authenticated attacker can abuse import-server-files with a path traversal to download an arbitrary file from the server

An arbitrary file read vulnerability allows an attacker to read files on the server that they should not have access to, potentially including sensitive files such as configuration files, user data, and credentials. This can result in the exposure of confidential information, which can be used to launch further attacks or compromise the system.

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.

CVE-2023-2336 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (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 (10.5.21); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Kodem intelligence

Update to version 10.5.21 or apply this patch manually https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/498cadec2292f7842fb10612068ac78496e884b4.patch

1. What is CVE-2023-2336? CVE-2023-2336 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in pimcore/pimcore (composer), affecting versions < 10.5.21. It is fixed in 10.5.21. Input manipulates file paths to reach files outside the intended directory, such as configuration or credential files.
2. How severe is CVE-2023-2336? CVE-2023-2336 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (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.
3. Which versions of pimcore/pimcore are affected by CVE-2023-2336? pimcore/pimcore (composer) versions < 10.5.21 is affected.
4. Is there a fix for CVE-2023-2336? Yes. CVE-2023-2336 is fixed in 10.5.21. Upgrade to this version or later.
5. Is CVE-2023-2336 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2023-2336 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
6. What actually determines whether CVE-2023-2336 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.
7. How do I fix CVE-2023-2336? Upgrade pimcore/pimcore to 10.5.21 or later.