CVE-2016-10367 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 3 May 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal using URL encoding bypass in Opsview Monitor Pro.

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-2016-10367?

CVE-2016-10367 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Opsview Monitor Pro (Prior to 5.1.0.162300841, prior to 5.0.2.27475, prior to 4.6.4.162391051, and 4.5.x without a certain 2016 security patch), an unauthenticated Directory Traversal vulnerability can be exploited by issuing a specially crafted HTTP GET request utilizing a simple URL encoding bypass, %252f instead of /.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10367?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opsview Opsview.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10367?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10367 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-2016-10367 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-10367 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mx48-vw4g-gmrc.