Date: 
Wednesday, Jul 20th, 2022
Advisory ID: 
BACKDROP-SA-CORE-2022-004
Security risk: 
Moderately Critical
Vulnerability: 
Information Disclosure
Versions affected: 
  • Backdrop Core 1.22.x versions prior to 1.22.1
  • Backdrop Core 1.21.x versions prior to 1.21.6

Backdrop versions 1.20 and prior do not receive security coverage.

Description: 

In some situations, the Image module does not correctly check access to image files that are not stored in the standard public files directory when generating derivative images using the image styles system.

Access to a non-public file is checked only if it is stored in the "private" file system. However, some contributed modules provide additional file systems, or schemes, which may lead to this vulnerability.

Some sites may require configuration changes following this security release. Review the Backdrop release notes if you have issues accessing files or image styles after updating.

Solution: 

Upgrade your site to the most recent version of Backdrop core. Download available on the Backdrop CMS 1.22.1 release page. See the update instructions, if needed.

Fixed By: 

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