Path Traversal Vulnerability in m-server by Vendor XYZ
CVE-2018-16485

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Hackerone

Status
M-server
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 February 2019

What is CVE-2018-16485?

The m-server product from Vendor XYZ is affected by a path traversal vulnerability that allows a malicious user to manipulate URL requests. By appending slashes, attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive files within the directory structure, such as system files like /etc/passwd. This vulnerability poses significant risks to data confidentiality and exposes critical information that could be exploited for further attacks.

Affected Version(s)

m-server <1.4.1

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/319795
x_refsource_MISC

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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