CVE-2018-15495 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 18 Aug 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit directory traversal and SSRF in Responsive FileManager to read arbitrary files or access internal resources via the upload endpoint.

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-2018-15495?

CVE-2018-15495 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

/filemanager/upload.php in Responsive FileManager before 9.13.3 allows Directory Traversal and SSRF because the url parameter is used directly in a curl_exec call, as demonstrated by a file:///etc/passwd value.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15495?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tecrail Responsive Filemanager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15495?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15495 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-2018-15495 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15495 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g79v-hxm3-34mv.