CVE-2024-1703 ZhongBangKeJi CRMEB openfile absolute path traversal

Low 3.5 Published 21 Feb 2024 Updated 27 Aug 2024

An attacker with permissions can exploit an absolute path traversal vulnerability in the openfile function to read arbitrary files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-1703?

CVE-2024-1703 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in ZhongBangKeJi CRMEB, published on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in ZhongBangKeJi CRMEB 5.2.2. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function openfile of the file /adminapi/system/file/openfile. The manipulation leads to absolute path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-254391. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-22, CWE-36

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1703?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Crmeb Crmeb.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1703?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-1703 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-2024-1703 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-1703 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m9x5-g73r-5mcj.