CVE-2018-7296 Path traversal in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can read the first line of arbitrary files on the Homematic CCU2 via a directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface.
- 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-2018-7296?
CVE-2018-7296 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory Traversal / Arbitrary File Read in User.getLanguage method in eQ-3 AG Homematic CCU2 2.29.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read the first line of an arbitrary file on the CCU2's filesystem. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with access to the web interface.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7296?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eq-3 Homematic Central Control Unit Ccu2 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7296?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7296 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-2018-7296 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7296 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xhgp-9mrx-4vxr.