CVE-2018-5716 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.1 Published 21 Feb 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via path traversal in the Reprise License Manager web interface.

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-2018-5716?

CVE-2018-5716 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Reprise License Manager 11.0. This vulnerability is a Path Traversal where the attacker, by changing a field in the Web Request, can have access to files on the File System of the Server. By specifying a pathname in the POST parameter "lf" to the goform/edit_lf_get_data URI, the attacker can retrieve the content of a file.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5716?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Reprisesoftware Reprise License Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5716?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5716 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-2018-5716 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5716 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9gmc-4822-r428.