CVE-2016-4846 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published 21 Apr 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary code via an untrusted search path vulnerability in the PhishWall Client installer.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2016-4846?

CVE-2016-4846 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of PhishWall Client Internet Explorer before 3.7.8.2.

Weakness: CWE-426

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4846?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Securebrain Phishwall Client.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4846?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4846 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-2016-4846 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4846 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4xvg-6h6w-mj5f.