CVE-2017-13984 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files via servlet directory traversal in HPE BSM APM, requiring immediate patching.

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-2017-13984?

CVE-2017-13984 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An authentication vulnerability in HPE BSM Platform Application Performance Management System Health product versions 9.26, 9.30 and 9.40, allows remote users to delete arbitrary files via servlet directory traversal.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13984?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Bsm Platform Application Performance Management System Health.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13984?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13984 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-2017-13984 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13984 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4x83-gp9m-6f2g.

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