CVE-2018-16774 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can delete arbitrary files on the server via path traversal in the language deletion feature of HongCMS.
- 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-2018-16774?
CVE-2018-16774 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
HongCMS 3.0.0 allows arbitrary file deletion via a ../ in the file parameter to admin/index.php/language/ajax?action=delete.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16774?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hongcms Project Hongcms.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16774?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16774 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-2018-16774 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16774 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5mr-4xmm-w48x.