CVE-2018-12314 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can download arbitrary files from ASUSTOR NAS devices by manipulating URL parameters in the wallpaper download 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-2018-12314?

CVE-2018-12314 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 downloadwallpaper.cgi in ASUSTOR ADM version 3.1.1 allows attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the "file" and "folder" URL parameters.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12314?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asustor Data Master.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12314?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12314 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-2018-12314 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12314 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8hhh-w49p-865c.

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