CVE-2016-10105 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 3 Jan 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the admin plugin interface to execute arbitrary code or disclose sensitive information.

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-2016-10105?

CVE-2016-10105 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Piwigo Piwigo, published on 3 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

admin/plugin.php in Piwigo through 2.8.3 doesn't validate the sections variable while using it to include files. This can cause information disclosure and code execution if it contains a .. sequence.

Weakness: CWE-284, CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10105?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Piwigo Piwigo.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10105?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10105 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-2016-10105 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10105 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-f2gv-hp27-8fjf.