Path traversal in Simple File List - #VU18617
Published: May 27, 2019 / Updated: May 27, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU18617
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Mitchell Bennis - Element Engage, LLC
Affected software:
Simple File List
Simple File List
Detailed vulnerability 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 passed via the "eeDeleteFile[]" HTTP POST parameter. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.