CVE-2016-2289 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in ICONICS WebHMI to read configuration files and discover password hashes.
- 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-2016-2289?
CVE-2016-2289 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Apr 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in ICONICS WebHMI 9 and earlier allows remote attackers to read configuration files, and consequently discover password hashes, via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2289?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iconics Webhmi.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2289?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2289 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-2016-2289 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2289 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4pg-36rv-2383.