CVE-2018-12053 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in the img parameter of delete_img.php in Schools Alert Management Script.

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-2018-12053?

CVE-2018-12053 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Arbitrary File Deletion exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script via the img parameter in delete_img.php by using directory traversal.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12053?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schools Alert Management Script Project Schools Alert Management Script.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12053?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12053 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-2018-12053 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12053 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7v8h-qg42-5v8r.

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