CVE-2016-4313 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published 24 Apr 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary files via directory traversal in the unzip feature of eXtplorer.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2016-4313?

CVE-2016-4313 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in unzip/extract feature in eXtplorer 2.1.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an archive file.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4313?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Extplorer Extplorer.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4313?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2016-4313 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4313 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DLA-596-1, GHSA-pw74-pgq8-hrj7, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4313.