CVE-2016-6601 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the file download functionality of ZOHO WebNMS Framework.
- 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-2016-6601?
CVE-2016-6601 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to servlets/FetchFile.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6601?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zohocorp Webnms Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6601?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6601 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-2016-6601 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-6601 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xh3h-35f7-mgq7.