CVE-2016-1593 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated administrators can upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via directory traversal in the user import feature.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1593?
CVE-2016-1593 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Apr 2016. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the import users feature in Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before 7.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a multipart/form-data POST request to a LiveTime.woa URL.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1593?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Service Desk.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1593?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1593 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-2016-1593 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-1593 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cx5g-qjmj-w6xf.