CVE-2018-0693 Path traversal in FileZen

High 7.5 Published 15 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in FileZen to upload arbitrary files to specific directories, potentially leading to code execution.

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-2018-0693?

CVE-2018-0693 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Soliton Systems K.K. FileZen, published on 15 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in FileZen V3.0.0 to V4.2.1 allows remote attackers to upload an arbitrary file in the specific directory in FileZen via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0693?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Soliton Filezen.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0693?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0693 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-2018-0693 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0693 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hfr5-h65f-rw8g.