CVE-2018-17837 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 1 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can delete arbitrary files on the server via path traversal in the file management console of JTBC PHP.

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-2018-17837?

CVE-2018-17837 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in JTBC(PHP) 3.0.1.6. Arbitrary file deletion is possible via a /console/file/manage.php?type=action&action=delete&path=c%3A%2F substring.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17837?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jtbc Jtbc Php.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17837?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17837 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-2018-17837 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17837 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rwc8-699j-7phx.