CVE-2016-6269 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 30 Jan 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read and delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server.

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-2016-6269?

CVE-2016-6269 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server 2.5 before build 2200, 2.6 before build 2106, and 3.0 before build 1330 allow remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via the tmpfname parameter to (1) log_mgt_adhocquery_ajaxhandler.php, (2) log_mgt_ajaxhandler.php, (3) log_mgt_ajaxhandler.php or (4) tf parameter to wcs_bwlists_handler.php.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6269?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Smart Protection Server.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6269?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6269 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-2016-6269 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6269 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-74wc-vcgr-2498.