CVE-2016-10184 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 30 Jan 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can read arbitrary files on D-Link DWR-932B routers via path traversal in qmiweb, 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-2016-10184?

CVE-2016-10184 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on the D-Link DWR-932B router. qmiweb allows file reading with ..%2f traversal.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10184?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dwr-932b Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10184?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10184 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-2016-10184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhm6-gv59-grw3.