CVE-2018-12065 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 8 Jun 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute PHP code or read files in wityCMS by exploiting a Local File Inclusion vulnerability via helper.json replacement.

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-2018-12065?

CVE-2018-12065 is a critical 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

A Local File Inclusion vulnerability in /system/WCore/WHelper.php in Creatiwity wityCMS 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to include local PHP files (execute PHP code) or read non-PHP files by replacing a helper.json file.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12065?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Creatiwity Witycms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12065?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12065 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-2018-12065 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12065 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8m5-5fc9-gjrm.