Path traversal in Cpp-httplib - #VU86532

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Path traversal in Cpp-httplib - #VU86532

Published: February 15, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU86532
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cpp-httplib
Software vendor:
Cpp-httplib Project

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, such as "%2e%2e%5c". A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability affects Windows installations only.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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