CVE-2018-19365 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can traverse directories and retrieve arbitrary files via crafted HTTP requests to the REST API in Wowza Streaming Engine.

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-2018-19365?

CVE-2018-19365 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The REST API in Wowza Streaming Engine 4.7.4.01 allows traversal of the directory structure and retrieval of a file via a remote, specifically crafted HTTP request.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19365?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wowza Streaming Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19365?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19365 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-2018-19365 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-19365 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pf2m-jrq9-6mcm.

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