CVE-2019-8407 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can read and write arbitrary files via path traversal in the language editor, potentially compromising the CMS integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8407?
CVE-2019-8407 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
HongCMS 3.0.0 allows arbitrary file read and write operations via a ../ in the filename parameter to the admin/index.php/language/edit URI.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8407?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hongcms Project Hongcms.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8407?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8407 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-2019-8407 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8407 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8fj7-f6jq-9qw4.