CVE-2017-1000438 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.3 Published 2 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can manipulate file paths to access and modify other users' data in OMERO image management software.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-1000438?

CVE-2017-1000438 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In OMERO 5.3.3 or earlier a user could create an OriginalFile and adjust its path such that it now points to another user's file on the underlying filesystem, then manipulate the user's data.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000438?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openmicroscopy Omero.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000438?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1000438 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-2017-1000438 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000438 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-43w2-8m93-rppj.