Islandora 2.0 before 2.4.1 could allow any user to upload content into a repositoryGHSA-m58q-qq5h-mgqq
CRITICALFix: Islandora/islandora@573d687GHSA-m58q-qq5h-mgqq is a critical-severity (CVSS 10) vulnerability in islandora/islandora. A fix is available for islandora/islandora — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
Impact
This vulnerability would allow any user, regardless of permissions, to upload content into a repository. This affects installations of Islandora core 2.0 or greater.
Patches
Upgrade immediately to the latest release of Islandora.
Workarounds
In lieu of an upgrade the following module can be leveraged that will resolve the issue until such a time an upgrade can take place.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in Islandora
- Contact [email protected].
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐘Packagist | islandora/islandora | ≥ 2.0&&< 2.4.1 | 2.4.1composer require islandora/islandora:^2.4.1 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for islandora/islandora, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update islandora/islandora to 2.4.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-m58q-qq5h-mgqq 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-m58q-qq5h-mgqq in your dependencies?
Find it across Packagist, including transitive dependencies.