CVE-2011-4166 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 27 Dec 2011 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can create arbitrary files on the server via crafted form data in HP Managed Printing Administration.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-4166?

CVE-2011-4166 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Dec 2011. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the MPAUploader.Uploader.1.UploadFiles method in HP Managed Printing Administration before 2.6.4 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via crafted form data.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4166?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Managed Printing Administration.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4166?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4166 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-2011-4166 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-4166 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jj4g-pf7f-672j.