CVE-2014-9707 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit path traversal in GoAhead web server to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted URIs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-9707?
CVE-2014-9707 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Mar 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
EmbedThis GoAhead 3.0.0 through 3.4.1 does not properly handle path segments starting with a . (dot), which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and crash), or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.
Weakness: CWE-17
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9707?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Embedthis Goahead.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9707?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9707 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-2014-9707 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-9707 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pc28-mpvf-j77x.