CVE-2017-18345 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the Joomanager component to download configuration files and expose database credentials.
- 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-2017-18345?
CVE-2017-18345 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Joomanager component through 2.0.0 for Joomla! has an arbitrary file download issue, resulting in exposing the credentials of the database via an index.php?option=com_joomanager&controller=details&task=download&path=configuration.php request.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18345?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomanager Project Joomanager.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18345?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18345 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-2017-18345 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18345 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whpq-mfw5-3vxx.