CVE-2017-16610 Path traversal in NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via path traversal in upload_save_do.jsp without authentication.

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-2017-16610?

CVE-2017-16610 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager, published on 23 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Netgain Enterprise Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within upload_save_do.jsp. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-4751.

Weakness: CWE-668, CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16610?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgain-Systems Enterprise Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16610?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16610 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-2017-16610 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16610 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g648-3wj5-c8r8.