#VU13899 Path traversal in IPConfigure Orchid - CVE-2018-10956

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13899

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10956

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
IPConfigure Orchid
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: IPConfigure, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to path traversal. A remote attacker can send specially crafted GET requests, conduct directory traversal attack and read arbitrary files outside of the applications web directory.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.0.6.

Vulnerable software versions

IPConfigure Orchid: 2.0.5

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148274/IPConfigure-Orchid-VMS-2.0.5-Directory-Traversal-Inform...

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.