CVE-2016-1429 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on Cisco RV180 routers via crafted HTTP requests in the web interface.
- 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-2016-1429?
CVE-2016-1429 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Aug 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface on Cisco RV180 and RV180W devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuz43023.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1429?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Cisco Rv180 Vpn Router Firmware, Cisco Rv180w Wireless-N Multifunction Vpn Router Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1429?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1429 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-2016-1429 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1429 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v78f-8crw-2pgr.