CVE-2017-2916 Path traversal in Circle

Critical 9.9 Published 7 Nov 2017 Updated 17 Sep 2024

An attacker can overwrite arbitrary files via the restore API, potentially leading to code execution on Circle with Disney devices.

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-2017-2916?

CVE-2017-2916 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Circle, published on 7 Nov 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the /api/CONFIG/restore functionality of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1. Specially crafted network packets can cause an arbitrary file to be overwritten. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2916?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2916?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2916 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-2017-2916 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2916 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4pgp-x4g6-96cg.