CVE-2017-14196 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can confirm the existence of files outside the bridged path in Squiz Matrix via a path traversal vulnerability in the File Bridge plugin.
- 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-2017-14196?
CVE-2017-14196 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Squiz Matrix from 5.3 through to 5.3.6.1 and 5.4.1.3. An information disclosure caused by a Path Traversal issue in the 'File Bridge' plugin allowed the existence of files outside of the bridged path to be confirmed.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14196?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Squiz Matrix.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14196?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14196 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-2017-14196 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14196 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3pgg-hvfr-3phx.