CVE-2018-15535 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 24 Aug 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit directory traversal in Responsive FileManager to read or modify files outside the restricted directory.

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-2018-15535?

CVE-2018-15535 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

/filemanager/ajax_calls.php in tecrail Responsive FileManager before 9.13.4 uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize get_file sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory, aka Directory Traversal.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15535?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tecrail Responsive Filemanager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15535?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15535 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-2018-15535 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-15535 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h224-3vc9-hqhf.