CVE-2014-2626 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.4 Published 26 Jul 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in HP Network Virtualization to create files and execute arbitrary code.

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-2014-2626?

CVE-2014-2626 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jul 2014. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the toServerObject function in HP Network Virtualization 8.6 (aka Shunra Network Virtualization) allows remote attackers to create files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via crafted input, aka ZDI-CAN-2024.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2626?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Network Virtualization.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2626?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2626 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-2014-2626 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2626 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4wmh-7vgv-pj9c.