CVE-2016-7063 Path traversal in pritunl-client-electron

Critical 9.8 Published 21 Jul 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Arbitrary file write via path traversal in Pritunl client allows local attackers to escalate privileges.

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-2016-7063?

CVE-2016-7063 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in pritunl-client-electron, published on 21 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A flaw was found in pritunl-client before version 1.0.1116.6. Arbitrary write to user specified path may lead to privilege escalation.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7063?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pritunl Pritunl-Client.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7063?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7063 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-2016-7063 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7063 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2016-7064 Security feature bypass in pritunl-client-electron High 7.5

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5m75-p956-6hmj.