CVE-2010-2079 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass file extension restrictions to read arbitrary files via a trailing backslash in the URI.
- 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-2010-2079?
CVE-2010-2079 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
DataTrack System 3.5 allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions on file extensions, and read arbitrary files, via a trailing backslash in a URI, as demonstrated by (1) web.config\ and (2) .ascx\ files.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2079?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Magnoware Datatrack System.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2079?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2079 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-2010-2079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2079 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-crgx-9757-wppq.