Vulnerability Description
XBMC version 11, including builds up to the 2012-11-04 nightly release, contains a path traversal vulnerability in its embedded HTTP server. When accessed via HTTP Basic Authentication, the server fails to properly sanitize URI input, allowing authenticated users to request files outside the intended document root. An attacker can exploit this flaw to read arbitrary files from the host filesystem, including sensitive configuration or credential files.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc
- https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/commit/bdff099c024521941cb0956fe01d99ab52a65335
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/aux
- https://www.ioactive.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/Security_Advisory_XBMC.pdf
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xbmc-web-server-path-traversal
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-10024?
CVE-2012-10024 is a documented vulnerability. XBMC version 11, including builds up to the 2012-11-04 nightly release, contains a path traversal vulnerability in its embedded HTTP server. When accessed via HTTP Basic Authentication, the server fai...
How severe is CVE-2012-10024?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2012-10024. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-10024?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.