CVE-2013-5301 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the hf parameter of help.php in Trustport Webfilter.
- 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-2013-5301?
CVE-2013-5301 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in Trustport Webfilter 5.5.0.2232 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the hf parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5301?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trustport Webfilter.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5301?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5301 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-2013-5301 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5301 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8x29-769m-47cw.