CVE-2015-8279 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.6 Published 15 Jan 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on Samsung SRN-1670D devices via a vulnerable PHP script, exposing sensitive data.

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-2015-8279?

CVE-2015-8279 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a request to an unspecified PHP script.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8279?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Web Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8279?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8279 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-2015-8279 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-8279 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9j68-c4j2-v3qm.