Path Traversal Vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway
CVE-2017-15532

5.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec Corporation
Status
Messaging Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2017

Summary

Symantec Messaging Gateway, prior to version 10.6.4, is vulnerable to a path traversal attack that allows an attacker to access files and directories outside the web root folder. By exploiting improperly handled input variables, an attacker can navigate the file system and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, including application source code and configuration files, potentially leading to further compromise.

Affected Version(s)

Messaging Gateway Prior to 10.6.4

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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