SB2017042419 - Path traversal in eXtplorer
Published: April 24, 2017 Updated: August 9, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017042419
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4313)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in unzip/extract feature in eXtplorer 2.1.9. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via a . (dot dot) in an archive file.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.
References
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/EXTPLORER-ARCHIVE-PATH-TRAVERSAL.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137031/eXtplorer-2.1.9-Path-Traversal.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538386/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98069
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39816/