- Backdrop core versions prior to 1.12.1 and 1.11.5
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in PHP's built-in phar stream wrapper when performing file operations on an untrusted phar:// URI.
Some Backdrop 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.
.phar added to dangerous extensions list
The .phar file extension has been added to Backdrop's dangerous extensions list, which means that any such file uploaded to a Backdrop file field will automatically be converted to a text file (with the .txt extension) to prevent it from being executed. This is similar to how Backdrop handles file uploads with a .php extension.
Another SA was released today, see also:
Upgrade your site to the most recent version of Backdrop core. Download available on the Backdrop CMS 1.12.1 release page. See the update instructions, if needed.
- Greg Knaddison of the Drupal Security Team
- Nate Lampton of the Backdrop CMS Security Team
- Cash Williams of the Drupal Security Team
- Lee Rowlands of the Drupal Security Team
- Samuel Mortenson of the Drupal Security Team
- Jess of the Drupal Security Team
- Alex Pott of the Drupal Security Team
- Ted Bowman
- Michael Hess of the Drupal Security Team
- Alex Bronstein of the Drupal Security Team
- Fabian Franz
- Nate Lampton of the Backdrop CMS Security Team
- Jen Lampton of the Backdrop CMS Security Team
- Tim Erickson