Vulnerability identifier: #VU28753
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Broker
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: Snyk Ltd.
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 authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Broker: 1.0.0 - 4.72.2
External links
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-SNYKBROKER-570608
http://github.com/snyk/broker/commit/90e0bac07a800b7c4c6646097c9c89d6b878b429
http://updates.snyk.io/snyk-broker-security-fixes-152338
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.