CVE-2017-15607 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit directory traversal in Inedo Otter to read or modify files on the server filesystem.

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-2017-15607?

CVE-2017-15607 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Inedo Otter before 1.7.4 has directory traversal in filesystem-based rafts via vectors involving '/' characters or initial '.' characters, aka OT-181.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15607?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Inedo Otter.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15607?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15607 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-2017-15607 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15607 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m457-6c23-6275.

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