Vulnerability Description
Sockso Music Host Server versions <= 1.5 are vulnerable to a path traversal flaw that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server’s filesystem. The vulnerability exists in the HTTP interface on port 4444, where the endpoint /file/ fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. Attackers can traverse directories and access sensitive files outside the intended web root.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/sockso_1-adv.txt
- https://github.com/rodnaph/sockso
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/aux
- https://web.archive.org/web/20120326095835/http://sockso.pu-gh.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18605
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sockso-music-host-server-path-traversal
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-10061?
CVE-2012-10061 is a documented vulnerability. Sockso Music Host Server versions <= 1.5 are vulnerable to a path traversal flaw that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the server’s filesystem. The vulnerability ex...
How severe is CVE-2012-10061?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2012-10061. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-10061?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.