CVE-2016-9364 Path traversal in Fidelix FX-20 Series Controllers prior to 11.50.19

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can read arbitrary files on Fidelix FX-20 controllers via path traversal, exposing sensitive server data.

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-2016-9364?

CVE-2016-9364 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Fidelix FX-20 Series Controllers prior to 11.50.19, published on 13 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Fidelix FX-20 series controllers, versions prior to 11.50.19. Arbitrary file reading via path traversal allows an attacker to access arbitrary files and directories on the server.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9364?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Fidelex Fx-2030a-Basic Firmware, Fidelex Fx-2030a Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9364?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9364 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-2016-9364 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9364 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-77wr-wrm7-68v3.

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