CVE-2018-15486 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 7 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can read and modify local files on KONE Group Controller devices via the HTTP interface.

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-2018-15486?

CVE-2018-15486 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on KONE Group Controller (KGC) devices before 4.6.5. Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion and File modification is possible through the open HTTP interface by modifying the name parameter of the file endpoint, aka KONE-02.

Weakness: CWE-829

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kone Group Controller Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15486 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-2018-15486 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15486 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f9xh-5xh7-49g5.