CVE-2018-6397 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the Picture Calendar plugin for Joomla!.
- 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-2018-6397?
CVE-2018-6397 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory Traversal exists in the Picture Calendar 3.1.4 component for Joomla! via the list.php folder parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6397?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomlacalendars Picture Calendar.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6397?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6397 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-2018-6397 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6397 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gx2j-r43g-9jm7.