CVE-2019-6546 Path traversal in GE Communicator
An attacker can place malicious files in the working directory to manipulate UI elements, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-6546?
CVE-2019-6546 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in GE Communicator, published on 9 May 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
GE Communicator, all versions prior to 4.0.517, allows an attacker to place malicious files within the working directory of the program, which may allow an attacker to manipulate widgets and UI elements.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6546?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ge Ge Communicator.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6546?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6546 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-2019-6546 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6546 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in GE Communicator
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9hx4-972h-83x2.