CVE-2013-1597 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

A directory traversal flaw in Vivotek IP cameras allows attackers to obtain user credentials via crafted GET requests.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-1597?

CVE-2013-1597 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Directory Traversal vulnerability exists in Vivotek PT7135 IP Cameras 0300a and 0400a via a specially crafted GET request, which could let a malicious user obtain user credentials.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1597?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vivotek Pt7135 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1597?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1597 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-2013-1597 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-1597 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6ggg-p3r5-f35m.

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