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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVE-2008-4419

High
7.8/10

Summary

Directory traversal vulnerability in the HP JetDirect web administration interface in the HP-ChaiSOE 1.0 embedded web server on the LaserJet 9040mfp, LaserJet 9050mfp, and Color LaserJet 9500mfp before firmware 08.110.9; LaserJet 4345mfp and 9200C Digital Sender before firmware 09.120.9; Color LaserJet 4730mfp before firmware 46.200.9; LaserJet 2410, LaserJet 2420, and LaserJet 2430 before firmware 20080819 SPCL112A; LaserJet 4250 and LaserJet 4350 before firmware 20080819 SPCL015A; and LaserJet 9040 and LaserJet 9050 before firmware 20080819 SPCL110A allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the URI.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • COMPLETE
  • NONE

CWE-22 - Path Traversal

Path traversal (or directory traversal), is a vulnerability that allows malicious users to traverse the server's root directory, gaining access to arbitrary files and folders such as application code & data, back-end credentials, and sensitive operating system files. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in a denial of service attack. Such an exploit may severely impact the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an application.

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