Vulnerability identifier: #VU87728

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29986

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
spring-boot-actuator-logview
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: lukashinsch

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to spring-boot-actuator-logview allows Directory Traversal to sibling directories via LogViewEndpoint.view. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

spring-boot-actuator-logview: 0.2.13

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External links
http://github.com/lukashinsch/spring-boot-actuator-logview/issues/33

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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.