DreamFactory has a directory traversalGHSA-gv7f-w92j-383q
HIGHFix: dreamfactorysoftware/df-core@5435460GHSA-gv7f-w92j-383q is a high-severity (CVSS 7.2) Path Traversal vulnerability in dreamfactory/df-core. A fix is available for dreamfactory/df-core — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation observed yet
- A successful exploit gives an attacker total control of the affected component, not partial access.
- CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.
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EPSS Exploitation Probability
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
An issue in the component /Controllers/RestController.php of DreamFactory Core v1.0.3 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal via an unsanitized URI path.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐘Packagist | dreamfactory/df-core | all versions | 1.0.4composer require dreamfactory/df-core:^1.0.4 |
Affected Products
dreamfactory coredreamfactoryDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for dreamfactory/df-core, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update dreamfactory/df-core to 1.0.4 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-gv7f-w92j-383q is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-gv7f-w92j-383q in your dependencies?
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