CVE-2015-6459 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read or delete arbitrary files via absolute path traversal in the download feature of GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET.

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-2015-6459?

CVE-2015-6459 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2015. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the download feature in FileDownloadServlet in GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 allows remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a full pathname.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6459?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ge Mds Pulsenet.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6459?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6459 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-2015-6459 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6459 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7rj6-gxvx-c3vj.

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