CVE-2018-16549 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the path parameter in the PHP File Browser Script.
- 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-2018-16549?
CVE-2018-16549 is a medium-severity 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
HScripts PHP File Browser Script v1.0 allows Directory Traversal via the index.php path parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16549?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php File Browser Script Project Php File Browser Script.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16549?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16549 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-2018-16549 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16549 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gmmq-49h2-39m9.