#VU18617 Path traversal in Simple File List 

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#VU18617 Path traversal in Simple File List

Published: May 27, 2019 / Updated: May 27, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU18617
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
Simple File List
Software vendor:
Mitchell Bennis - Element Engage, LLC

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.

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