CVE-2019-8358 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can perform directory traversal in Hiawatha web server if AllowDotFiles is enabled, potentially reading unauthorized files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-8358?
CVE-2019-8358 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Hiawatha before 10.8.4, a remote attacker is able to do directory traversal if AllowDotFiles is enabled.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8358?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
hiawatha SUSE:Package Hub 15 | All versions | 10.8.4-bp150.3.3.1 |
Products include Hiawatha-Webserver Hiawatha.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8358?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-8358 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8358 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wj8m-8jfq-gg4x, MGASA-2019-0112, openSUSE-SU-2019:0294-1, openSUSE-SU-2019:0322-1.