CVE-2017-18123 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via a reflected file download vulnerability in DokuWiki's ajax.php script.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-18123?
CVE-2017-18123 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 3 Feb 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The call parameter of /lib/exe/ajax.php in DokuWiki through 2017-02-19e does not properly encode user input, which leads to a reflected file download vulnerability, and allows remote attackers to run arbitrary programs.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18123?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Dokuwiki Dokuwiki.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18123?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2017-18123 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18123 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-18123, DLA-1269-1, DLA-1413-1, GHSA-9v2g-x5vw-rfgc, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-18123.