CVE-2011-4117 Path traversal in Batch::BatchRun
Improper handling of temporary files in the Perl Batch::BatchRun module allows attackers to read or modify arbitrary files via path traversal.
- 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-2011-4117?
CVE-2011-4117 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Batch::BatchRun, published on 31 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Batch::BatchRun module 1.03 for Perl does not properly handle temporary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4117?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cpan Batch\.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4117?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4117 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-2011-4117 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4117 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2mgm-x4fm-vrg8.