CVE-2017-8115 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in the search processor to obtain system directory information.
- 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-2017-8115?
CVE-2017-8115 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal in setup/processors/url_search.php (aka the search page of an unused processor) in MODX Revolution 2.5.7 might allow remote attackers to obtain system directory information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8115?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Modx Modx Revolution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8115?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8115 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-2017-8115 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8115 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xcjf-qmg7-c322.