Directory Traversal in LogViewer Admin Service of WSO2 Carbon
CVE-2016-4314

4.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wso2

Status
Carbon
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 23%

What is CVE-2016-4314?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the LogViewer Admin Service of WSO2 Carbon 4.4.5. This flaw enables remote authenticated administrators to exploit the logFile parameter by utilizing a .. (dot dot) sequence. As a result, they can access and download sensitive files from the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure and compromise of information security.

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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-2016-4314 - Proof of Concept

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138330/WSO2-Carbon-4...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92473
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40240/
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EPSS Score

23% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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