CVE-2016-5049 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in chat/openattach.aspx in ReadyDesk 9.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the SESID parameter in conjunction with a filename in the FNAME parameter.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Readydesk	Readydesk	9.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/294272Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92487
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/294272Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92487

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5049?

CVE-2016-5049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in chat/openattach.aspx in ReadyDesk 9.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the SESID parameter in conjunction with a filename in t...

How severe is CVE-2016-5049?

CVE-2016-5049 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-2016-5049?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Readydesk Readydesk.