CVE-2015-1377 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can read arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the Webmin Read Mail module, exposing sensitive system data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-1377?
CVE-2015-1377 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 10 Feb 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Read Mail module in Webmin 1.720 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1377?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webmin Webmin.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1377?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1377 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-2015-1377 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1377 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Webmin Webmin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5c52-j627-9mh6.