Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway
CVE-2016-5312

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec
Status
Messaging Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2017

Summary

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the charting component of Symantec Messaging Gateway prior to version 10.6.2. This flaw permits remote authenticated users to exploit the system by manipulating the 'sn' parameter in requests, enabling them to retrieve arbitrary files from the server's file system. This vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive data, thus presenting significant security risks to organizations utilizing affected versions of the product.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93148
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138891/Symantec-Mess...
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EPSS Score

40% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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