CVE-2017-17992 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can download arbitrary files from the server via directory traversal in the Biometric Shift Employee Management System.
- 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-2017-17992?
CVE-2017-17992 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Biometric Shift Employee Management System allows Arbitrary File Download via directory traversal sequences in the index.php form_file_name parameter in a download_form action.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17992?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iwcnetwork Biometric Shift Employee Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17992?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17992 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-2017-17992 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17992 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gwhh-cp5v-85jx.