CVE-2013-2057 Path traversal in YaBB

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Feb 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability in the guestlanguage cookie to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.

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-2013-2057?

CVE-2013-2057 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in YaBB, published on 11 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

YaBB through 2.5.2: 'guestlanguage' Cookie Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2057?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yabb Yabb.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2057?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2057 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-2013-2057 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2057 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g4rm-fcpw-2qqc.