CVE-2013-5219 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on HOT HOTBOX routers via directory traversal in the URI.
- 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-2013-5219?
CVE-2013-5219 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability on the HOT HOTBOX router with software 2.1.11 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URI, as demonstrated by a request for /etc/passwd.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5219?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Hot Hotbox Router, Hot Hotbox Router Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5219?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5219 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-2013-5219 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5219 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7vx8-gv45-6rjh.