CVE-2017-15684: Path Traversal in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio
Summary
CVE-2017-15684: Path Traversal in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio. Affects org.craftercms:crafter-studio versions < 3.0.2. Fixed in 3.0.2. How to fix ↓
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Background
Crafter CMS Crafter Studio is a Maven package that provides a content management system for creating and managing websites. It offers a user-friendly interface for content creation and editing. However, version 3.0.1 of Crafter Studio is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to view files from the operating system, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Vulnerability Detail
The directory traversal vulnerability in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio 3.0.1 enables attackers to bypass the intended access restrictions and navigate to arbitrary files on the server. By manipulating the file path in the application's requests, an attacker can traverse directories and access files outside of the intended scope. This can lead to the exposure of sensitive information, such as configuration files, user credentials, or other confidential data stored on the server. The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive files and compromises the confidentiality of the system.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 4.3.1 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
3.0.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to a newer version is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to implement input validation and sanitization on the file paths used in the application. By validating and restricting user input to prevent directory traversal sequences (e.g., '..', '../', etc.), the risk of exploitation can be mitigated. Here is an example of input validation in Java:
String sanitizedPath = userInputPath.replaceAll("\.\.", "");
Conclusion
The directory traversal vulnerability in Crafter CMS Crafter Studio 3.0.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to view files from the operating system, potentially exposing sensitive information. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to upgrade to version 3.0.2 or a later version of Crafter Studio. Implementing input validation and sanitization on file paths can serve as a temporary workaround. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to view files from the operating system, potentially exposing sensitive information stored on the server.
You can use Vulert's playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. Simply provide your pom.xml file, and Vulert will analyze it for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
No, authentication is not required. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass access restrictions and view files from the operating system.
Yes, a temporary workaround is to implement input validation and sanitization on the file paths used in the application to prevent directory traversal sequences.
Yes, the vulnerability has been addressed in version 3.0.2 of Crafter Studio. It is recommended to upgrade to this version or a later one to mitigate the risk.
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