CVE-2018-12988 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 29 Jun 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can download arbitrary files from the GreenCMS server via a crafted URI, potentially exposing sensitive data.

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-2018-12988?

CVE-2018-12988 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GreenCMS 2.3.0603 has an arbitrary file download vulnerability via an index.php?m=admin&c=media&a=downfile URI.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12988?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Greencms Greencms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12988 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-2018-12988 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12988 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-242h-9g3g-w3fx.