CVE-2019-8291 Path traversal in Online Store

High 7.5 Published 1 Oct 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can delete arbitrary files via path traversal in delete_file.php due to missing authorization and input validation checks.

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-2019-8291?

CVE-2019-8291 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in abcprintf Online Store, published on 1 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Online Store System v1.0 delete_file.php doesn't check to see if a user has administrative rights nor does it check for path traversal.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8291?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Store System Project Online Store System.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8291?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8291 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-2019-8291 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8291 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mm79-886x-9cqc.