Path traversal in GE Gas Power ToolBoxST



Published: 2022-01-26
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-16202
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		ToolBoxST OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor GE Gas Power

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU60024

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16202

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ToolBoxST OS: before 7.8.0

External links

http://www.ge.com/content/dam/cyber_security/global/en_US/pdfs/2022-01-20_GE_Gas_Power_Product_Security_Advisory-Vulnerabilities_in_ToolBoxST.pdf


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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