CVE-2016-4360 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 8 Jun 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the path parameter in the CSV import function of HPE LoadRunner.

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-2016-4360?

CVE-2016-4360 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

web/admin/data.js in the Performance Center Virtual Table Server (VTS) component in HPE LoadRunner 11.52 through patch 3, 12.00 through patch 1, 12.01 through patch 3, 12.02 through patch 2, and 12.50 through patch 3 and Performance Center 11.52 through patch 3, 12.00 through patch 1, 12.01 through patch 3, 12.20 through patch 2, and 12.50 through patch 1 do not restrict file paths sent to an unlink call, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the path parameter to data/import_csv, aka ZDI-CAN-3555.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4360?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hp Loadrunner, Hp Performance Center.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4360?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4360 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-2016-4360 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4360 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3fhg-h6jr-rg4q.