CVE-2013-6128 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the KChartXY ActiveX control to overwrite files and execute arbitrary code via user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-6128?
CVE-2013-6128 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The KCHARTXYLib.KChartXY ActiveX control in KChartXY.ocx before 65.30.30000.10002 in WellinTech KingView before 6.53 does not properly restrict SaveToFile method calls, which allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files, and subsequently execute arbitrary programs, via the single pathname argument, as demonstrated by a directory traversal attack.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6128?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wellintech Kingview.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6128?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6128 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-2013-6128 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-6128 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-52x6-3hmc-r83m.