CVE-2018-15745 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary files on Argus Surveillance DVR devices via directory traversal in the WEBACCOUNT.CGI parameter.

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-2018-15745?

CVE-2018-15745 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Argus Surveillance DVR 4.0.0.0 devices allow Unauthenticated Directory Traversal, leading to File Disclosure via a ..%2F in the WEBACCOUNT.CGI RESULTPAGE parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15745?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Argussurveillance Dvr.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15745?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15745 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-2018-15745 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-15745 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-97qm-v4fq-fxw5.

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