Directory Traversal Vulnerability in IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud
CVE-2016-6126

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Kenexa Lms On Cloud
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 February 2017

What is CVE-2016-6126?

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud versions 13.1, 13.2, and 13.2.4 are vulnerable to a directory traversal issue. This vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker who sends a specially-crafted URL request, using 'dot dot' sequences (/../), enabling unauthorized access to arbitrary files within the filesystem. This exposure can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information stored on the server.

Affected Version(s)

Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.0

Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1

Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.2

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993982
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94301
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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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