CVE-2011-4722 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the TFTP server component of WhatsUp Gold.
- 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-2011-4722?
CVE-2011-4722 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the TFTP Server 1.0.0.24 in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Filename field of an RRQ operation.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4722?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ipswitch Tftp Server.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4722?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4722 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-2011-4722 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-4722 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vwvc-6cmx-p29r.