CVE-2016-5049 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 26 Aug 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the ReadyDesk helpdesk application.

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-2016-5049?

CVE-2016-5049 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in chat/openattach.aspx in ReadyDesk 9.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the SESID parameter in conjunction with a filename in the FNAME parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5049?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Readydesk Readydesk.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5049?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5049 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-2016-5049 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5049 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jvx3-hwhq-qqfj.