gregwar/rst Local File Inclusion VulnerabilityGHSA-2gq2-m628-33xp
Fix: Gregwar/RST#34GHSA-2gq2-m628-33xp is a security vulnerability in gregwar/rst. A fix is available for gregwar/rst — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability has been discovered in the gregwar/rst library, potentially exposing sensitive files on the server to unauthorized users. The issue arises from inadequate input validation, allowing an attacker to manipulate file paths and include arbitrary files.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐘Packagist | gregwar/rst | all versions | 1.0.3composer require gregwar/rst:^1.0.3 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for gregwar/rst, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update gregwar/rst to 1.0.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-2gq2-m628-33xp is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-2gq2-m628-33xp in your dependencies?
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