#VU24224 Path traversal in iobroker.js-controller


Published: 2020-01-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24224

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
iobroker.js-controller
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: ldittmar

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. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.0.25.

Vulnerable software versions

iobroker.js-controller: 0.3.1 - 1.5.14


External links
http://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1419


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.


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