Directory Traversal Vulnerability in OpenRefine by MetaWeb
CVE-2018-19859

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Openrefine

Status
Openrefine
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 13%

What is CVE-2018-19859?

OpenRefine versions prior to 3.2 beta are susceptible to a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit relative pathnames within ZIP archives. This weakness could lead to unauthorized access to files on the server hosting OpenRefine, potentially compromising sensitive information. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-19859
Created by WhiteOakSecurity

References

https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/issues/1840
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https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/pull/1901
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EPSS Score

13% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-19859 : Directory Traversal Vulnerability in OpenRefine by MetaWeb