Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Zen Cart by Zen Cart
CVE-2015-8352

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Zen-cart

Status
Zen Cart
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 15%

What is CVE-2015-8352?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Zen Cart 1.5.4, enabling remote attackers to exploit the system by including and executing arbitrary local files. This is achieved through manipulation of the act parameter in the ajax.php file, potentially leading to unauthorized access and execution of sensitive data or commands.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2015-8352 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23282
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39017/
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537129/100/0/threaded
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EPSS Score

15% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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