Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Liferay 5.1.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a %2E%2E (encoded dot dot) in the minifierBundleDir parameter to barebone.jsp.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liferay | Liferay | 5.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/01/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92215
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/01/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92215
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6517?
CVE-2016-6517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Directory traversal vulnerability in Liferay 5.1.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a %2E%2E (encoded dot dot) in the minifierBundleDir parameter to barebone.jsp.
How severe is CVE-2016-6517?
CVE-2016-6517 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6517?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Liferay Liferay.