CVE-2017-11723 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary folders via directory traversal in the Xinha ImageManager plugin, affecting web applications using this component.

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-2017-11723?

CVE-2017-11723 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in plugins/ImageManager/backend.php in Xinha 0.96, as used in Jojo 4.4.0, allows remote attackers to delete any folder via directory traversal sequences in the deld parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11723?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xinha Xinha.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11723?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11723 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-2017-11723 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11723 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qjc-cmj9-2wmf.

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