CVE-2018-19512 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can exploit a directory traversal in Webgalamb to restore PHP files to the document root, leading to arbitrary code execution.

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-2018-19512?

CVE-2018-19512 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Mar 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Webgalamb through 7.0, a system/ajax.php "wgmfile restore" directory traversal vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution by authenticated administrator users, because PHP files are restored under the document root directory.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19512?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ens Webgalamb.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19512?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19512 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-2018-19512 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19512 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8rjx-rc4x-3cj3.

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