CVE-2010-2584 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via a malicious ActiveX control by manipulating SourceFile and DestURL properties, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-2584?

CVE-2010-2584 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Oct 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Upload method in the RealPage Module Upload ActiveX control in Realpage.dll 1.0.0.9 in RealPage Module ActiveX Controls does not properly restrict certain property values, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a filename in the SourceFile property in conjunction with an http URL in the DestURL property.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2584?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realpage Module Activex Controls.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2584?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2584 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-2010-2584 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2584 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h529-w228-f427.

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