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

CVE-2013-0136

Severity High
Score 8.5/10

Summary

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the EditDocument servlet in the Frontend in Mutiny before 5.0-1.11 allow remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary programs, read arbitrary files, or cause a denial of service (file deletion or renaming) via (1) the uploadPath parameter in an UPLOAD operation; the paths[] parameter in a (2) DELETE, (3) CUT, or (4) COPY operation; or the newPath parameter in a (5) CUT or (6) COPY operation.

  • MEDIUM
  • NETWORK
  • SINGLE
  • COMPLETE
  • COMPLETE
  • COMPLETE

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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