CVE-2018-14957 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 28 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit directory traversal to download configuration files, exposing credentials and enabling application control.

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-2018-14957?

CVE-2018-14957 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CMS ISWEB 3.5.3 is vulnerable to directory traversal and local file download, as demonstrated by moduli/downloadFile.php?file=oggetto_documenti/../.././inc/config.php (one can take the control of the application because credentials are present in that config.php file).

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14957?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Isweb Isweb.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14957?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14957 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-2018-14957 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14957 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x3wm-2593-94c6.