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.

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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