CVE-2010-3456 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the download script, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2010-3456?
CVE-2010-3456 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Sep 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in EnergyScripts (ES) Simple Download 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3456?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Energyscripts Simple Download.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3456?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3456 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-2010-3456 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-3456 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vcv4-f36j-f989.