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

CVE-2019-16384

Severity Medium
Score 6.5/10

Summary

Cybele Thinfinity VirtualUI 2.5.17.2 allows ../ path traversal that can be used for data exfiltration. This enables files outside of the web directory to be retrieved if the exact location is known and the user has permissions.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • HIGH
  • 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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Advisory Timeline

  • Published