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

CVE-2012-4027

Severity Medium
Score 5/10

Summary

Directory traversal vulnerability in Tridium Niagara AX Framework allows remote attackers to read files outside of the intended images, nav, and px folders by leveraging incorrect permissions, as demonstrated by reading the config.bog file.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL
  • 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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  • Published