CVE-2017-15956 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can download arbitrary files from the server by manipulating the token parameter in download.php of ConverTo Video Downloader.
- 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-2017-15956?
CVE-2017-15956 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ConverTo Video Downloader & Converter 1.4.1 allows Arbitrary File Download via the token parameter to download.php.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15956?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Converto Video Downloader \& Converter Project Converto Video Downloader \& Converter.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15956?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15956 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-2017-15956 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15956 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hhf-9m3p-g9p6.