CVE-2018-19329 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 4.9 Published 17 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Authenticated administrators can delete arbitrary files by manipulating base64-encoded pathnames in the media management module.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-19329?

CVE-2018-19329 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GreenCMS v2.3.0603 allows remote authenticated administrators to delete arbitrary files by modifying a base64-encoded pathname in an m=admin&c=media&a=delfilehandle&id= call, related to the m=admin&c=media&a=restorefile delete button.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19329?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Greencms Greencms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19329?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19329 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-2018-19329 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19329 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qqrw-854q-c9ww.