CVE-2017-7258 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit directory path traversal to view restricted information or execute commands on the web server, leading to full system compromise.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-7258?

CVE-2017-7258 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HTTP Exploit in eMLi Portal in AuroMeera Technometrix Pvt. Ltd. eMLi allows an Attacker to View Restricted Information or (even more seriously) execute powerful commands on the web server which can lead to a full compromise of the system via Directory Path Traversal, as demonstrated by reading core-emli/Storage. The affected versions are eMLi School Management 1.0, eMLi College Campus Management 1.0, and eMLi University Management 1.0.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7258?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Auromeera Emli.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7258?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7258 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-2017-7258 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7258 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ff76-qqwc-mj6r.

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