CVE-2017-11456 Path traversal in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can read sensitive configuration files via directory traversal in Geneko GWR routers.
- 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-2017-11456?
CVE-2017-11456 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Geneko GWR routers allow directory traversal sequences starting with a /../ substring, as demonstrated by unauthenticated read access to the configuration file.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11456?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Geneko Gwr202 Gprs Router Firmware, Geneko Gwr252 Edge Router Firmware, Geneko Gwr352 3g Router Firmware, Geneko Gwr352wv Wide Voltage 3g Router Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11456?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11456 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-2017-11456 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11456 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqr6-49px-9r4q.