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

CVE-2011-4450

Medium
6.4/10

Summary

Directory traversal vulnerability in handlers/files.xml/files.xml.php in WikkaWiki 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a non-initial .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, as demonstrated by the /../../wikka.config.php pathname in a download action.

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  • NETWORK
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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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