CVE-2017-1000197 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit path traversal in asset move functionality to create malicious files on the server, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2017-1000197?
CVE-2017-1000197 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Octobercms October, published on 17 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
October CMS build 412 is vulnerable to file path modification in asset move functionality resulting in creating creating malicious files on the server.
Weakness: CWE-417
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000197?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Octobercms October.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000197?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1000197 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-2017-1000197 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000197 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Octobercms October
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pg8p-hrhx-f5vw.