CVE-2017-20105 Simplessus path traversal
Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in Simplessus to read arbitrary files, such as /etc/passwd, by manipulating the path argument.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-20105?
CVE-2017-20105 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in unspecified Simplessus, published on 28 Jun 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in Simplessus 3.7.7. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument path with the input ..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2f..%2fetc%2fpasswd leads to path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.8.3 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20105?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplessus Simplessus.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20105?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20105 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-2017-20105 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20105 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in unspecified Simplessus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v3v8-hmcm-pghv.