CVE-2017-5869 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated attackers can upload and execute arbitrary JSP code via directory traversal in the file import feature.
- 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-2017-5869?
CVE-2017-5869 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file import feature in Nuxeo Platform 6.0, 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary JSP code via a .. (dot dot) in the X-File-Name header.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5869?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nuxeo Nuxeo.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5869?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5869 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-2017-5869 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5869 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r32w-jwh3-hc96.