CVE-2014-5339 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 4.9 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can write configuration files to arbitrary locations, potentially leading to code execution or system compromise.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2014-5339?

CVE-2014-5339 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Check_MK before 1.2.4p4 and 1.2.5 before 1.2.5i4 allows remote authenticated users to write check_mk config files (.mk files) to arbitrary locations via vectors related to row selections.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5339?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Check Mk Project Check Mk.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5339?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2014-5339 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5339 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8mgc-hm3x-352v.

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