CVE-2010-3691 Path traversal in n/a

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in phpCAS when proxy mode is enabled, potentially compromising system integrity.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2010-3691?

CVE-2010-3691 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Oct 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PGTStorage/pgt-file.php in phpCAS before 1.1.3, when proxy mode is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3691?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apereo Phpcas.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3691?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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

Is CVE-2010-3691 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3691 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5pj3-8xv9-ch9w.

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