CVE-2017-5261 Path traversal in cnPilot
Authenticated users can exploit path traversal in the web console's ping and traceroute functions to read arbitrary files on Cambium cnPilot 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-2017-5261?
CVE-2017-5261 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Cambium Networks cnPilot, published on 20 Dec 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In versions 4.3.2-R4 and prior of Cambium Networks cnPilot firmware, the 'ping' and 'traceroute' functions of the web administrative console expose a file path traversal vulnerability, accessible to all authenticated users.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5261?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Cambiumnetworks Cnpilot E400 Firmware, Cambiumnetworks Cnpilot E410 Firmware, Cambiumnetworks Cnpilot E600 Firmware, Cambiumnetworks Cnpilot R190n Firmware, Cambiumnetworks Cnpilot R190v Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5261?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5261 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-2017-5261 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-5261 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in Cambium Networks cnPilot
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pgjm-xw6q-9mvj.