Vulnerability Description
PhantomJS through 2.1.1 has an arbitrary file read vulnerability, as demonstrated by an XMLHttpRequest for a file:// URI. The vulnerability exists in the page.open() function of the webpage module, which loads a specified URL and calls a given callback. An attacker can supply a specially crafted HTML file, as user input, that allows reading arbitrary files on the filesystem. For example, if page.render() is the function callback, this generates a PDF or an image of the targeted file. NOTE: this product is no longer developed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phantomjs | Phantomjs | <= 2.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.darkmatter.ae/blogs/breaching-the-perimeter-phantomjs-arbitrary-fileExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.darkmatter.ae/blogs/breaching-the-perimeter-phantomjs-arbitrary-fileExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-17221?
CVE-2019-17221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). PhantomJS through 2.1.1 has an arbitrary file read vulnerability, as demonstrated by an XMLHttpRequest for a file:// URI. The vulnerability exists in the page.open() function of the webpage module, wh...
How severe is CVE-2019-17221?
CVE-2019-17221 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phantomjs Phantomjs.