CVE-2017-8297 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can exploit a path traversal flaw in Simple PHP File Manager to read or modify arbitrary files on the server.
- 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-2017-8297?
CVE-2017-8297 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in simple-file-manager before 2017-04-26, affecting index.php (the sole "Simple PHP File Manager" component).
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8297?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple-File-Manager Project Simple-File-Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8297?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8297 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-2017-8297 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8297 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9255-xw7h-ggvp.