CVE-2008-7110 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published 28 Aug 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can upload files to arbitrary locations on Kyocera Mita scanners via directory traversal in the Scanner File Utility.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-7110?

CVE-2008-7110 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 allows remote attackers to upload files to arbitrary locations via a .. (dot dot) in a request.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7110?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kyoceramita Scanner File Utility.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7110?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7110 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2008-7110 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7110 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r47x-v4ww-q7cr.