Vulnerability Description
The XMLUI feature in DSpace before 3.6, 4.x before 4.5, and 5.x before 5.5 allows directory traversal via the themes/ path in an attack with two or more arbitrary characters and a colon before a pathname, as demonstrated by a themes/Reference/aa:etc/passwd URI.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Duraspace | Dspace | < 3.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/releases/tag/dspace-5.5Third Party Advisory
- https://jira.duraspace.org/browse/DS-3094PatchVendor Advisory
- https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/DSDOC5x/Release+NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/releases/tag/dspace-5.5Third Party Advisory
- https://jira.duraspace.org/browse/DS-3094PatchVendor Advisory
- https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/DSDOC5x/Release+NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10726?
CVE-2016-10726 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The XMLUI feature in DSpace before 3.6, 4.x before 4.5, and 5.x before 5.5 allows directory traversal via the themes/ path in an attack with two or more arbitrary characters and a colon before a pathn...
How severe is CVE-2016-10726?
CVE-2016-10726 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10726?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Duraspace Dspace.