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

CVE-2010-2456

Medium
6.8/10

Summary

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in Linker IMG 1.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary local files via a URL in the (1) cook_lan cookie parameter ($lan_dir variable) or possibly (2) Sdb_type parameter. NOTE: this was originally reported as remote file inclusion, but this may be inaccurate.

  • MEDIUM
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL

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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  • Published