CVE-2018-16518 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 5 Sep 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Attackers can achieve remote code execution by placing executable files in the Startup folder via crafted containers due to a directory traversal flaw.

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-2018-16518?

CVE-2018-16518 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A directory traversal vulnerability with remote code execution in Prim'X Zed! FREE through 1.0 build 186 and Zed! Limited Edition through 6.1 build 2208 allows creation of arbitrary files on a user's workstation using crafted ZED! containers because the watermark loading function can place an executable file into a Startup folder.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16518?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Primx Zed\!, Primx Zed\! Free.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16518?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16518 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-2018-16518 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16518 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2rjf-47pg-4v46.