CVE-2016-2872 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on IBM QRadar SIEM servers via crafted URLs, 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-2016-2872?
CVE-2016-2872 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager, published on 2 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2.x before 7.2.7 and QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2872?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ibm Qradar Security Information and Event Manager, Ibm Security Qradar Incident Forensics.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2872?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2872 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-2016-2872 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2872 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-f33p-q69g-29c6.