CVE-2017-2140 Code injection in Tablacus Explorer

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of Tablacus Explorer by using a specially crafted directory.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-2140?

CVE-2017-2140 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Gaku Tablacus Explorer, published on 28 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Tablacus Explorer 17.3.30 and earlier allows arbitrary scripts to be executed in the context of the application due to specially crafted directory.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2140?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gaku Tablacus Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2140?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2140 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2017-2140 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2140 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7675-9w76-j5q2.

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