Path Traversal Vulnerability in ZNC Web Interface
CVE-2018-14056

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Znc

Status
Znc
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 July 2018

What is CVE-2018-14056?

The ZNC application is vulnerable to a path traversal issue that allows attackers to exploit the web interface for accessing files outside the designated skin directories. By manipulating the web skin name parameter using sequences like '../', unauthorized file access can be achieved, potentially exposing sensitive data. This issue affects ZNC versions prior to 1.7.1-rc1, emphasizing the need for users to update their installations to mitigate this risk.

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References

https://github.com/znc/znc/commit/a4a5aeeb17d32937d8c7d74...
x_refsource_MISC
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4252
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201807-03
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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