CVE-2019-17224 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can determine the existence of files outside the web root on Compal Broadband CH7465LG modems via path traversal.
- 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-2019-17224?
CVE-2019-17224 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The web interface of the Compal Broadband CH7465LG modem (version CH7465LG-NCIP-6.12.18.25-2p6-NOSH) is vulnerable to a /%2f/ path traversal attack, which can be exploited in order to test for the existence of a file pathname outside of the web root directory. If a file exists but is not part of the product, there is a 404 error. If a file does not exist, there is a 302 redirect to index.html.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17224?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Compal Ch7465lg Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17224?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17224 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-2019-17224 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17224 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g266-3vhm-gj23.