CVE-2018-17836 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.8 Published 1 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via path traversal in the file management module of JTBC.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-17836?

CVE-2018-17836 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in JTBC(PHP) 3.0.1.6. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by using a /console/file/manage.php?type=action&action=addfile&path=..%2F substring to upload, in conjunction with a multipart/form-data PHP payload.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17836?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jtbc Jtbc Php.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17836?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17836 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-2018-17836 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17836 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r975-467j-wrpw.