CVE-2019-11601 Path traversal in the backup & restore functionality of ProSyst mBS SDK and Bosch IoT Gateway Software

Critical 9.1 Published 21 Aug 2019 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can write or delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in the backup and restore functionality of Bosch IoT Gateway Software.

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-2019-11601?

CVE-2019-11601 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A directory traversal vulnerability in remote access to backup & restore in earlier versions than ProSyst mBS SDK 8.2.6 and Bosch IoT Gateway Software 9.2.0 allows remote attackers to write or delete files at any location.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11601?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Bosch Iot Gateway Software, Bosch Prosyst Mbs Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11601?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11601 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-2019-11601 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11601 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hjqr-g8j9-j3vw.