Vulnerability identifier: #VU16216
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [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:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Zyxel VMG1312-B10D
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor: ZyXEL Communications Corp.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attack on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to path traversal, as demonstrated by reading /etc/passwd. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../), conduct directory traversal attack and view arbitrary files.
Mitigation
Update to version 5.13(AAXA.8)C0.
Vulnerable software versions
Zyxel VMG1312-B10D: before 5.13(AAXA.8)C0
External links
https://gist.github.com/numanturle/4988b5583e5ebe501059bd368636de33
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.