CVE-2017-11183 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 4.9 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can delete arbitrary files in GLPI via a crafted parameter in the backup script.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2017-11183?

CVE-2017-11183 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Glpi-Project Glpi, published on 28 Jul 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

front/backup.php in GLPI before 9.1.5 allows remote authenticated administrators to delete arbitrary files via a crafted file parameter.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11183?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Glpi-Project Glpi.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11183?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2017-11183 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11183 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Glpi-Project Glpi vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xfjg-rw3q-526r, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-11183.

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