SB2018020624 - Path traversal in Apache Allura



SB2018020624 - Path traversal in Apache Allura

Published: February 6, 2018 Updated: June 22, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2018020624
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1299)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.