CVE-2014-8084 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 5 Jan 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in OSClass, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.

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-2014-8084?

CVE-2014-8084 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jan 2015. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in oc-includes/osclass/controller/ajax.php in OSClass before 3.4.3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the ajaxfile parameter in a custom action.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8084?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Osclass Osclass.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8084?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8084 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-2014-8084 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8084 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8hq-gmcw-28cp.