CVE-2010-4798 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the uri parameter, leading to code execution and data exposure.
- 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-2010-4798?
CVE-2010-4798 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in OrangeHRM 2.6.0.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the uri parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4798?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Orangehrm Orangehrm.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4798?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4798 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-2010-4798 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4798 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-p58w-8546-2xhw.