CVE-2017-5480 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated attackers can read or delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in the file manager parameter.
- 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-2017-5480?
CVE-2017-5480 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in inc/files/files.ctrl.php in b2evolution through 6.8.3 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete arbitrary files by leveraging back-office access to provide a .. (dot dot) in the fm_selected array parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5480?
It affects 1 product.
Products include B2evolution B2evolution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5480?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5480 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-2017-5480 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5480 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j89p-9ppx-p8gj.