CVE-2016-7552 Path traversal in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files as root via directory traversal in the session_id cookie, leading to authentication bypass or denial of service.
- 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-2016-7552?
CVE-2016-7552 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
On the Trend Micro Threat Discovery Appliance 2.6.1062r1, directory traversal when processing a session_id cookie allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files as root. This can be used to bypass authentication or cause a DoS.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7552?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trendmicro Threat Discovery Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7552?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7552 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-2016-7552 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-7552 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8qxh-5m22-wxhc.