CVE-2018-12309 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can upload files to arbitrary locations on ASUSTOR NAS devices by manipulating the path parameter in upload.cgi.
- 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-2018-12309?
CVE-2018-12309 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory Traversal in upload.cgi in ASUSTOR ADM version 3.1.1 allows attackers to upload files to arbitrary locations by modifying the "path" URL parameter. NOTE: the "filename" POST parameter is covered by CVE-2018-11345.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12309?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Asustor Data Master.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12309?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12309 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-2018-12309 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12309 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2018-12313 Command injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-24936 An improper input validation vulnerability was found in ADM while joining a AD Domain.
- CVE-2026-6644 A command injection vulnerability was found in the PPTP VPN Clients on the ADM
- CVE-2026-3179 A path traversal vulnerability was found in the FTP Backup on the ADM.
- CVE-2026-24932 An improper certificate validation vulnerability was found in ADM while updating the DDNS settings.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25cg-jjh4-7wh5.